Versant Media · 14 hours ago
Software Development Engineer in Test
VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports, and entertainment, home to iconic brands that connect people to what they love. The Software Development Engineer in Test will design and build scalable test automation frameworks to ensure the quality of the streaming platform, working across teams to validate various components and workflows.
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
2+ 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
Versant Media is a media company that offers television and digital entertainment services.
Funding
Current Stage
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