OTT Test Engineer
9 days ago
Englewood
Job Description 🔹 Core Responsibilities & Testing Scope • Candidates must be available for a Face-to-Face (F2F) interview as part of the hiring process, • Perform end-to-end testing of OTT applications (VOD & Live TV) across multiple platforms: Smart TVs (Samsung), Roku, Apple TV, and mobile devices, • Validate video playback quality, UI/UX behavior, and overall application performance under different scenarios, • Conduct testing for Live TV streaming, Video on Demand (VOD), and content metadata (titles, thumbnails, descriptions, categorization), • Identify playback issues such as buffering, lag, resolution drops, and platform-specific inconsistencies, • Ensure consistent user experience across devices, OS versions, and network conditions, • Validate firmware updates and application releases to ensure stability and no regression issues, • Execute test cases across different environments and configurations for comprehensive coverage, • Apply strong understanding of OTT workflows and streaming lifecycle for accurate validation 🔹 Debugging, Tools & Collaboration • Analyze network logs and traffic using tools like Charles Proxy and Fiddler to troubleshoot streaming issues, • Identify root causes related to API failures, latency, CDN issues, and playback interruptions, • Log, track, and manage defects using Jira with proper documentation and prioritization, • Collaborate closely with developers and cross-functional teams to reproduce, debug, and resolve issues, • Verify bug fixes and ensure quality standards before release, • Create and maintain basic automation scripts using Java and open-source tools, • Support test automation efforts to improve efficiency and reduce manual workload, • Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills in debugging complex issues, • Maintain clear communication and documentation for test results, defects, and resolutions, • Contribute to continuous improvement of application quality and overall user experience Powered by JazzHR TM9evJXLUK