QA Analyst III; Networking Apps in Menlo Park, California

QA Analyst III (Networking Apps)

Location:

Menlo Park, CA (Onsite 3 days/week) Duration:
Contract - 12 months Pay Range: $52-$58/hr (W2) 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.

We are seeking a QA Analyst III to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manual and automated testing, test strategy, and quality metrics and a proven ability to own test execution, improve processes, and drive defect resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Execute and maintain manual and automated test cases for new and existing features.
• Reproduce, document, triage, and track bugs to resolution with engineering partners.
• Write and maintain clear, comprehensive test cases and test plans.
• Support QA leads in defining test strategy and creating test plans.
• Create and maintain dashboards to track quality metrics and test progress.
• Conduct product audits with QA lead guidance to analyze and improve test coverage.
• Conduct bug audits with QA lead guidance to 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.
• Collaborate onsite with engineering and QA teams to ensure product rigor.
• Support stealth projects with diligent, discreet execution.
• Run and lead benchmarking, battery, and performance testing.

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance or a related field.
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Proficiency in writing and executing test cases and test plans.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple projects.
• Experience with dashboarding tools and quality metrics is a plus.
• Comfort working onsite and engaging with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, and SQL.

Preferred

Skills:

• Experience creating QA dashboards and defining quality KPIs.
• Background in performance, battery, or benchmarking test design.

Why BCforward?

• 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 and related local ordinances, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records, subject to job-related assessments.