Senior Software Development Engineer in Test jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

Versant Media · 8 hours ago

Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment, and they are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test to join their Platform Engineering & Playback team. The role involves designing and building scalable test automation frameworks to ensure the integrity and quality of their streaming platform.

BroadcastingInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment

Responsibilities

Architect and develop robust, reusable automated test frameworks for APIs, UI, and video playback components
Validate streaming applications workflows across web, mobile, smart TVs, and OTT devices
Automate testing for adaptive bitrate streaming, playback metrics, and buffering scenarios
Architect a solution for testing the TVs and OTT devices workflows
Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous delivery
Write clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases
Work closely with developers and QA to ensure high-quality test coverage
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on testability and design
Champion quality engineering practices within the development teams
Mentor QA engineers on automation strategies and best practices

Qualification

Test automationProgramming languagesTest frameworksAPI testingCI/CD toolsCloud platformsCross-platform testingDebugging skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience in test automation, ideally in media or streaming environments
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, C#)
Experience developing test frameworks and reusable testing libraries
Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit)
Solid understanding of HTTP, REST APIs, and API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured)
Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and build systems
Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Exposure to OTT platforms or smart TV development environments
Experience testing cross-platform apps (iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, etc.)
Familiarity with streaming protocols (HLS, DASH) and media playback components

Benefits

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off

Company

Versant Media

twittertwittertwitter
company-logo
Versant Media is a media company that offers television and digital entertainment services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Steve Arocho
Vice President Corporate Communications
linkedin
Company data provided by crunchbase