Sr. QA Automation Engineer

Senior QA Automation Engineer

As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development and launch of our consumer-facing streaming application on the WebTV platform. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive test strategies to ensure the product and its features meet all requirements and quality standards. Additionally, you will contribute to the automation test frameworks and assist in maintaining and implementing the test methods and procedures necessary to verify and validate the functionality and overall health of our client platform.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed test cases, including meaningful test steps, acceptance criteria, and expected results, based on functional requirements and UI/UX comps.
• Execute testing efforts to ensure the application meets high standards of performance, reliability, and usability.
• Develop and maintain the automation testing suite, collaborating with other Automation Engineers to maximize the reusability of automation scripts across projects.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers to identify and resolve issues early in the development cycle.
• Participate in ad hoc and exploratory testing beyond pre-existing test cases and user stories.
• Utilize risk-based testing approaches to prioritize testing efforts.
• Analyze and report test results, providing clear insights and actionable recommendations to the development team.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in frontend web application testing, implementing new techniques to enhance testing efficiency.
• Successfully manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and work independently.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a Business, Technical field, or a related discipline; minimum of five years of software/quality assurance testing experience.
• Strong knowledge and experience with Cypress, Jasmine, or other frontend test automation tools for regression testing and data validation of web applications.
• Extensive experience in TV, set-top-box, or console device testing.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Experience with the Atlassian suite, including JIRA, Confluence, and Zephyr (preferred).
• Media and entertainment industry experience (preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with streaming applications or media content delivery platforms (preferred).
• Knowledge of network protocols, video codecs, and DRM technologies (a plus)

Compensation $125,000 - $145,000

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.