What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer position at BCforward?
Job Title: Automation Engineer
Location: Brookfield, WI (Onsite)
Duration: Contract - 5 months
Pay Range: $60/hr $67.8/hr (W2)
Job ID: 373847
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 hands-on Automation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Gen AI test automation tools (preferably Playwright MCP), UI automation frameworks, Java/Selenium, API testing, databases, and CI/CD and a proven ability to lead, build, and maintain robust test automation frameworks while partnering with architecture leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with the test automation lead architect to support and enhance a hybrid Java/Selenium test environment.
- Design, build, and scale a new testing environment using Playwright, with preference for Playwright MCP and Gen AI test automation tools.
- Create, maintain, and refactor UI automation scripts and frameworks with hands-on development.
- Develop and execute API test suites for manual and automated testing, including validation and integration coverage.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and integrate automated tests into build and deployment workflows.
- Troubleshoot test failures, analyze root causes, and drive timely resolutions across UI, API, and environment layers.
- Apply database basics to validate data, build test data, and verify backend impacts of application changes.
- Collaborate with QA analysts, developers, and leadership to align automation strategy and coverage with release goals.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Gen AI test automation tools, preferably Playwright MCP.
- UI automation frameworks with hands-on script creation and maintenance.
- Java and Selenium for test automation.
- API testing experience in both manual and automated approaches.
- Database basics for data validation and test data management.
- CI/CD pipeline integration for automated testing.
- Hands-on mindset with attention to detail and ownership of deliverables.
Preferred Skills:
- Leadership and stakeholder communication skills.
- Strong soft skills with cross-functional collaboration.
- Hands-on development experience beyond test scripting.
Work Arrangement and Interview Process:
- Onsite at Brookfield, WI office.
- Interview process: 1 round, video. Mostly technical with soft skills coverage.
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.
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