Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - TV & OTT Platforms (6-9 yrs)

Job Title : Senior QA Engineer (TV & OTT Platforms)

Location : Bangalore

Experience : 6-9 Years

Skills Required : Automation, Manual, Televation domain

Key Responsibilities :

- Define and implement the overall test automation strategy for TV and OTT platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.

- Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of test automation activities.

- Evaluate and select appropriate test automation tools and frameworks based on project needs.

- Drive the adoption of automation best practices across the QA team.

- Design, develop, and maintain a scalable and robust Test Automation Framework (TAF) for TV and OTT applications.

- Provide comprehensive TAF onboarding, training, and knowledge transfer to QA team members.

- Ensure the TAF is continuously improved and updated to support evolving testing needs.

- Implement and maintain proper version control of the TAF.

- Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

- Provide technical guidance and support to team members, ensuring adherence to best testing practices.

- Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to team members.

- Delegate tasks efficiently and manage team workload.

- Provide timely and effective TAF user support, troubleshooting automation-related issues.

- Analyze and resolve automation failures, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

- Continuously enhance test coverage by identifying and automating new test cases.

- Perform manual QA for TV Box applications, validating UI/UX, performance, and functionality.

- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for manual testing.

- Ensure thorough testing of all features and functionalities.

- Identify, document, and track defects using defect tracking tools (JIRA).

- Collaborate with the development team to ensure timely resolution of defects.

- Generate detailed test reports and metrics to communicate testing progress and results.

- Work closely with development, product, and DevOps teams to enhance testing strategies and QA processes.

- Identify and implement process improvements to optimize testing efficiency and effectiveness.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in test automation and QA.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

- 6-9 years of experience in manual and automated QA for TV, OTT platforms, or web applications.

- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, frameworks, and QA best practices (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Test-Driven Development).

- Proven experience in leading and mentoring QA teams, with a demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and collaboration.

- Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks, including :

1. Selenium (WebDriver, Grid)

2. Cypress

3. Appium

4. API testing tools (Postman, Rest Assured)

- Experience with scripting languages such as Javascript, Python, or Java.

- Experience with test case management and defect tracking tools (JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr).

- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment. -

- Ability to work independently and proactively contribute to the team's success in a fast-paced environment.

- Experience with source control systems such as Git.

Bonus Points :

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and their integration with QA processes

- Exposure to Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

- Experience working with media streaming applications and protocols (HLS, DASH).

- Familiarity with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner) and security testing for OTT platforms.

- Experience with Cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud.

- Experience with mobile testing on Android TV, or Apple TV.

- Experience in creating and maintaining docker containers.