QA AnalystBCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Application Programmer (QA Analyst) for an opportunity in Plano, TX, Jersey City, NJPosition Title: Application ProgrammerLocation: Plano, TX, Jersey City, NJAnticipated Start Date: ASAPPlease note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.Expected Duration: 12 Months.Job Type: CONTRACT, (Hybrid)Shift: Monday- Friday (5x8)Pay Range: $55- $60/hr.Description: * QA engineer with experience in both manual and automation testing with a strong focus on database testing. * Develop, maintain and execute automated test scripts using automated tools such as TOSCA, Selenium. * Design and Implement test cases and scenarios based on the requirements and specifications * Conduct functional, regression and end to end testing * Perform database testing to validate data integrity, consistency and accuracy * Write and execute complex SQL queries to verify data in relational databases * Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, developers and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and design comprehensive test plans. * Identify, document and track defects through JIRA * Create, manage and execute test cases in test case management tools such as Qtest, Octane etc * Run metrics and generate reports on defects and test cases in JIRA and Qtest * Actively participate in agile/scrum routines and contribute to process improvements. * Understand the requirements and identify gaps. * Understand the high-level design of different integration types such as file/database/API etc. * Ability to collaborate and work with multiple teams both onshore and offshoreRequired skills * Minimum 5 years' experience in QA testing with strong background in automation and database testing * Proficiency in using automation tools such as TOSCA and Selenium * Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with relational databases * Experience working in agile and scrum methodologies * Experience working with test case management tools such as Octane and Qtest * Experience with testing file/DB/API integrations. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Experience with cloud-based testing environments and CICD pipeline * Familiarity with version controls systems like Git * Familiarity with UnixAbout BCforward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 228833 when responding to this ad.Get job alerts by email.Sign up now!Join Our To view the full job description, click here