Summary of Position
As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in the development and deployment of our consumer-facing streaming application on the WebTV platform. Your responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive test strategies to ensure that the product and its features meet all functional and quality standards. You will also contribute to automation testing efforts and support the implementation of test methods and procedures to verify the functionality and performance of our client application.
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 and 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 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).
About STARZ
STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.
Our Benefits
- Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
- Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
- 401(k) company matching
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)
Compensation
$109,000 - $172,400
EEO Statement
Lionsgate 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, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.
