Testing Lead

Testing Lead

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Testing Lead

Position Title: Workday Functional Testing Lead

Location: Chicago, IL - Onsite

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Expected Duration: 6 months with possibilities for extension

Pay rate: $40 to 42/hr

Job Type: Contract: 40 hrs/week

Job description:

Key Responsibilities

Contract Testing Leadership

• Design and implement contract testing strategies for microservices using Rest Assured framework


• Establish consumer-driven contract testing practices across development teams

API Test Automation

• Architect and develop comprehensive API test automation frameworks using Rest Assured


• Build reusable test libraries and utilities for REST API validation


• Implement data-driven and behavior-driven testing approaches


• Create automated test suites for functional, integration, and contract testing

Technical Architecture

• Serve as technical architect for test automation strategy and tooling decisions


• Integrate contract and API tests into CI/CD pipelines


• Design test data management and environment configuration strategies

Quality Engineering

• Collaborate with development teams to shift testing left in the development lifecycle


• Identify and implement testing best practices and design patterns


• Conduct code reviews for test automation code


• Troubleshoot complex integration and API issues

Collaboration

• Document testing frameworks, standards, and best practices


• Partner with architects and developers on API design and testability

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• 7+ years of experience in software quality engineering and test automation


• Expert-level proficiency with Rest Assured framework for API testing


• Strong experience implementing contract testing using Pact, Spring Cloud Contract, Rest Assured or similar tools


• Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles and HTTP protocols


• Proficiency in Java or other JVM languages


• Experience with API testing tools (Postman, SoapUI, etc.)


• Strong knowledge of JSON, XML, and API schema validation


• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)


• Experience with version control systems (Git)

Microservices & Architecture

• Proven experience testing microservices architectures


• Understanding of service-oriented architecture and distributed systems


• Knowledge of API versioning and backward compatibility strategies

Testing Expertise

• Strong foundation in testing methodologies and quality assurance principles


• Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD)


• Knowledge of performance and security testing for APIs is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of asynchronous messaging contract testing


• Contributions to open-source testing projects


• Experience with observability and monitoring tools


• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities


• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration


• Self-motivated with ability to work independently


• Passion for quality and continuous improvement


• Ability to mentor and influence without direct authority

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 250500 when responding to this ad.