Sr. Test Engineer

Job Description

The Senior QA Engineer position supports our Metadata services, which are critical, revenue driving services for our OTT platforms. The primary function of the Senior QA Engineer is to successfully create, maintain and execute both manual and automated test cases, by designing tests to validate the functionality of our backend systems. The Senior QA Engineer will also design and perform load tests on these systems.
The selected candidate MUST have experience integrating different backend systems/platforms together, with the ability to define the associated testing requirements for integrations within our own team and making sure those work for the customer facing application development teams who will consume those services.

Successful applicants will have strong SQL skills and the ability to write complex queries to both gather data for testing and interpret test results.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for writing and executing test-cases for large and complex features across multiple systems by analyzing user stories, acceptance criteria, creating initial test designs, writing scripts, installing the automation testing tools, and be able to perform manual testing when applicable.
• Responsible for defining and designing performance, load tests.
• Troubleshoots automation software issues.
• Effectively communicates issues and corrective actions to management.
• Identifies cross-functional dependencies and potential risks and quality issues.
• Logs bugs in the defect tracking system and keeps the state of the ticket up to date, escalating where necessary to expedite resolution.
• Works closely/collaborates with the services development team, client engineering and QA teams to troubleshoot issues in production and lower-level environments.
• Assists in managing test case repositories and any automated testing tools that are in use.
• Reviews test cases and assists more junior team members.

Education / Work Experience Requirements

• BS degree in computer science, software engineering or equivalent technical field
• 5+ years as a QA Engineer
• 5+ years working directly as a member of a technical team, preferably writing test cases/supporting/innovating for a consumer-facing product

Required Skills:

• Understanding and knowledge of Software Engineering Concepts and Methodologies.
• In depth knowledge of test cases - negative, positive and regression testing.
• In depth understanding of both manual and automated testing, and commercial experience writing and executing such tests.
• Experience with writing automation tests using one of the following: ReadyAPI (preferred), PostMan (preferred), JMeter, Cucumber, Cypress, Selenium, WebDriverIO, Fiddler or Charles.
• Experience with logging tools like Splunk.
• Experience with AWS Lambdas and SQS or their equivalents in Azure/GCP.
• Proficient with designing and delivering load testing solutions for highly scalable systems; experience with K6 (preferred), JMeter or any other load testing tool. 
• Expert understanding of RESTful APIs.
• Advanced SQL knowledge.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, for automated deployments.
• Experience with system/platform integrations and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Shows strong initiative and is motivated to learn; works independently. Provides guidance to interns or less junior testers.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written); ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and consultative skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Constructively escalates problems and issues.
• Strong attention to detail and committed to a high level of accuracy & quality.
• Expert in industry best practices for manual, automation, and load testing.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with ReadyAPI
• Experience with AWS (CLI, console, etc)
• Groovy/JavaScript/Python experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience with non-relational databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB, Cassandra).

Compensation

$125,000 - $150,000

About STARZ

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

 

EEO Statement

Starz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.