Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer

BCForward is currently seeking a highly motivated Software Design Engineer in Test 3 opportunity with our client. Job Title: Software Design Engineer in Test 3Location: Redmond, WA- Onsite Duration: 12 months+ Anticipated 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+ MonthsJob Type: [Fulltime] (40 Hrs. Weekly)], [Contract], [Onsite/Hybrid] Pay Range: $40/hr to $45/hr on W2Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).Job Description:Typical Day in the RolePurpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is to support a confidential device project by ensuring software quality and stability during the internal self-host program.Key projects: This role will contribute to writing and maintaining automated test suites, managing test devices, and ensuring software quality by preventing defects before release.Candidate RequirementsDisqualifiers: Candidates without software engineering or test automation experience would be disqualified, as this is a core requirement for the role.Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain experience with Android (mobile OS), 5-7 years minimum is required for the role but more experience be a bonus, should be able to work independentlySenior Test Automation EngineerSummaryWe are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to support software validation across prototype devices, builds, and release environments. This role will focus on designing and implementing automated test suites, improving test coverage, analyzing failures, and supporting release readiness.The engineer will work closely with senior engineers, PMs, and engineering leads. They will own day-to-day test suite design, implementation, execution, and reporting, while contributing to broader automation framework design and implementation with guidance from experienced engineers on the team.This role will be strongly supported by senior technical team members, who will provide guidance on automation strategy, framework architecture, prototype device workflows, and complex failure analysis.Scope of Work & Responsibilities Test Automation & Test Suite DevelopmentDesign, implement, and maintain automated test suites for validating software across prototype devices, builds, and release environments.Build reusable automated tests covering functional, regression, smoke, performance, and release validation scenarios.Execute automated test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures.Analyze test results, investigate failures, reproduce issues, and provide clear diagnostic information to engineering teams.Ensure automated test coverage validates critical functionality, high-priority scenarios, and release-blocking risks.Develop and maintain test documentation, including test plans, procedures, scripts, execution reports, and coverage summaries.Automation Framework SupportPartner with senior engineers and the engineering team to contribute to scalable test automation frameworks.Assist with framework implementation, integration, and maintenance under the direction of senior technical leads.Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous validation and rapid feedback.Contribute to automation best practices, framework design discussions, and test infrastructure improvements.Quality, Defect Tracking & Risk ReportingIdentify, document, and escalate software defects, quality risks, and potential release blockers.Use bug tracking systems to document defects, provide reproduction steps, and track issue status.Monitor bug resolution efforts, verify fixes, and support issue closure.Maintain documentation of known defects, recurring failures, test gaps, and risk areas.Partner with project leadership to report automation coverage, test results, defect trends, and quality risks.Provide recommendations to improve test effectiveness, coverage, and product quality.Release & Deployment SupportWork with PMs and engineering leads to plan, coordinate, and execute automated validation for software releases.Support test scheduling and automation strategy in alignment with project scope, release milestones, and delivery dates.Execute release validation, regression testing, and post-release verification through automation.Provide actionable feedback on software stability, readiness, and outstanding risks.Hardware & Environment SupportDeploy, configure, and maintain prototype devices or test environments for automated test execution.Conduct automated smoke tests to confirm device, build, and environment readiness.Document hardware configurations, test environments, automation setups, and related issues.DeliverablesAutomated test suites covering functional, regression, smoke, performance, and release validation scenarios.Contributions to scalable test automation frameworks and CI/CD test integration.Test execution reports, coverage metrics, defect reports, and release-readiness summaries.Documentation of test procedures, automation setup, hardware configurations, environment details, and identified issues.Risk assessments and quality improvement recommendations.Clear diagnostic information for reproduced failures, defect verification, and release-blocking issues.QualificationsAssociate’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.5–7 years of relevant experience in software testing, test automation, or quality engineering.Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test suites.Experience testing software across builds, devices, environments, or release pipelines.Experience with test documentation, including test plans, test scripts, test procedures, and test result reports.Ability to analyze test results, diagnose failures, and provide actionable recommendations.Experience documenting defects in bug tracking systems and collaborating with software developers through resolution.Familiarity with CI/CD test integration and automated validation workflows.Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with engineering, PM, and project leadership teams.Android experience is a plusTop 3 Must-Have HARD Skills & years of experience for each: Software engineering - 5+ yearsSoftware automated testing - 1+ yearsAbility to independently drive technical work and deliver value - 3+ yearsAbout 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 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. 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