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Job Summary
About the Role: We are looking for a skilled and versatile Automation Engineer with a strong background in building robust test automation solutions for OTT and web applications across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will not only bring deep automation expertise but also demonstrate flexibility and a hands-on approach by supporting manual testing when necessary. This is a cross-functional role that supports both US and International Market applications and involves working closely with multiple QA teams across time zones. Design and review testcases with the territory (US and International Markets) expertise and be able to use your own initiative to automate the current test pack for testing integrated applications
SDET – Software Development Engineer in Test
Experience: 2.5 Years to 4.5 Years.Location: Chennai.Mandtory Skills:
OTT Domain with Playwright,Cypress, Javascript, CICD, Python
- Create robust and scalable automated test suites to be run within a continuous integration
workflow and in local development environments
- Understand the proposition and use your expertise in coming up with ‘out of the box’ scenarios
using the current territory (US and International Markets) knowledge.
- Create automated release test verification (per platform) of OTT devices against new features,
and regression
- Write and maintain common test libraries, utilities in Java/JavaScript/Python test frameworks
- Participate in Agile ceremonies
- Support remote team issues’, triage process and potential defects, and understand prioritization
of work assignments
- Collaborate, support and communicate with multiple Quality Engineering teams across multiple
time zones
- Manage the creation, updates and status of issues detected during the test execution phase
- Create Automated Test Execution reports to be shared with Stakeholders
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
2+ years hands on experience with Automation Frameworks like Cypress, Playwright, Test NG, WebDriver etc.
Excellent programming skills in JavaScript or similar scripting languages (
Java, Python
)Experienced in TDD and BDD2+ years in a full stack engineer capacity (
comfortable building UIs and APIs
)Experience with Integration testing and CI environments such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, ConcourseKnowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and related testing toolsExperienced in website support and
dynamic content testing for web applications
Familiarity with agile development methodologies and SDLC, especially with web, mobile, connected device and OTT applicationsFamiliarity with current popular Connected Device/OTT (tvOS/Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Xbox One, PS4, etc.)Experience with
testing and automating REST APIs and experienced on tools like POSTMAN, SOAPUI etc.
Experience with Charles proxy, Splunk or similar logging tools and native server loggingFamiliarity with applications supporting video/media playbackExperience with building test plans and coordinating
QA/UAT with functional teams
Ability to adapt/adopt new technology and solutions easilyGood understanding of networking, SSL, firewalls, CDN, DRMMust be able to learn and understand End to End Systems Workflows
Desired Qualifications
Experience with Docker for containerization and orchestrationComcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's DegreeWhile possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
2-5 Years
