Quality Assurance Specialist

Title: QA Engineer

Type: 3 months contract

Location: Remote

About Ovyo:

Ovyo is a B2B services company providing flexible Engineering team & talent services to the streaming (video/media), satellite and comms industries. In 2024, we merged with The Loop co., a Portuguese software services company, so we now boast over 250 Engineers across the different locations (UK, India, Portugal, South Africa, Brazil, US and eastern Europe). At Ovyo, our people build the platforms that shape the way the world watches video and connects, working on a mix of long-term customer engagements and shorter consulting projects, quickly fast tracking their experience within the industry, and their career.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases for OTT platforms, including video playback, UI/UX, and streaming performance.
• Test video streaming workflows, including encoding, packaging, and delivery, ensuring compatibility with protocols like HLS and DASH.
• Validate content delivery across multiple platforms (iOS, Android, Roku, Smart TVs, web browsers) and CDNs (e.g., Akamai, CloudFront).
• Perform functional, regression, performance, and compatibility testing for OTT applications.
• Identify, document, and track defects using tools like Jira or Bugzilla, working closely with developers to resolve issues.
• Test DRM-protected content and monetization features (e.g., subscription models, ad insertion).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, product managers, DevOps) to ensure high-quality releases.
• Contribute to test automation frameworks using tools like Selenium, Appium, or custom Python scripts.
• Monitor and validate streaming quality metrics (e.g., buffering, bitrate switching, latency) using tools like Charles Proxy or Wireshark.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a QA Engineer, with at least 1-2 years in the OTT or media streaming industry.
• Happy working in European (CET) time zone
• Strong understanding of video streaming protocols (HLS, DASH) and OTT platform testing requirements.
• Experience testing on multiple devices and platforms (iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, Smart TVs, web browsers).
• Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr) and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla).
• Familiarity with automation tools like Selenium, Appium, or scripting languages (Python, JavaScript) for test automation.
• Knowledge of CDNs, DRM systems, and OTT monetization workflows (e.g., AWS Elemental MediaTailor, ad insertion).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in identifying and reproducing defects.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, Slack).

To apply for the role or for more information get in touch with the team at Ovyo at talent@ovyo.com