QA Analyst III

Job Title: Quality Assurance - QA Analyst III

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $44/hr $49/hr (W2)

Job ID: 374351

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a QA Analyst III to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manual and automated testing, test planning, and quality metrics and a proven ability to drive test execution, triage defects, and support release readiness for small to medium-sized initiatives .

Responsibilities:

• Execute manual and automated test cases for new and existing features.
• Reproduce, document, and triage bugs and partner with engineering to drive resolution.
• Write and maintain clear, comprehensive test cases and test plans.
• Support QA leads in test strategy and test plan creation.
• Create and maintain dashboards to track quality metrics and test progress.
• Conduct Product Audits with QA lead guidance to analyze and improve QA test coverage.
• Conduct Bug Audits with QA lead guidance to analyze and identify product areas for improvement.
• Provide release readiness support for medium and small features.
• Lead test execution for small to medium-sized projects or features.
• Attend status meetings and represent QA in the absence of QA leads.
• Work onsite as needed to collaborate directly with engineering and QA teams.
• Support stealth projects that require diligence in execution.
• Support safety and model testing, including scenarios that may expose testers to unsafe content.
• Run and lead innovative testing techniques such as benchmarking and battery testing.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance or a related field.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Proven experience writing and executing test cases and test plans.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with dashboarding tools and quality metrics.
• Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, and SQL.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience creating quality dashboards and instrumentation.
• Background with safety or model testing workflows.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some material job duties of this position.

Interested? Apply Now!

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