A media company in New York is seeking a Senior QA Engineer for their Android team. It's a long-term contract, requiring a hybrid work arrangement with on-site presence four days a week.
About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: Standard business
- Setting: Hybrid (4 days per week)
Responsibilities:
- Leading the design and execution of a comprehensive QA strategy for Android SDKs
- Developing and maintaining robust test coverage across various domains
- Proactively improving video playback quality metrics
- Investigating and resolving platform-specific issues
- Collaborating with the Developers, Product Managers, and QA peers on projects
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of QA engineering experience, particularly with Android platforms
- Ability to detect and report quality issues in streamed content
- Awareness of Android device capabilities and technologies
- Proficiency in XCTest, XCUITest, Appium, and media debugging tools
- Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Jira
- Prior experience in OTT, DRM, or video playback testing
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Proven ability to balance quality and speed in dynamic environments
Desired Skills:
- Scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash, Swift)
- Familiarity with AirPlay, Dolby Vision, and playback technologies
- Understanding of video streaming technologies
- Experience with testing ad integrations
- Experience with API validation for backend playback services
