Job type full-time
Full job description
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from paramount global, combines live sports, breaking news, and a mountain of entertainmentThe premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including bet, cbs, comedy central, mtv, nickelodeon, paramount pictures and the smithsonian channelThe service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every cbs sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world’s biggest and most popular soccer leaguesParamount+ also enables subscribers to stream local cbs stations live across the u.sIn addition to the ability to stream paramount streaming’s other live channels: cbsn for 24/7 news, cbs sports hq for sports news and analysis, and et live for entertainment coverage.
Overview and responsibilities
Viacomcbs is looking for a passionate, self-motivated software quality engineer to handle all aspects of testing (functional, performance, load, security, etc) across our enterprise technology portfolioThis individual will be partnering with various teams (product, engineering, and quality) by assisting with the development of processes and tools that allow the organization to excel in its continuous software development initiativesWe are a diverse and agile group that works in an exciting and fast-paced environment, working cross-functionally across different departments and partnering with multiple technology partners to ensure that we deliver viacomcbs linear & streaming content to consumersIf you are passionate about working with diverse teams, leading by example, and simply being you at work, join us at viacomcbs!
Responsibilities include
Work on product/project teams developing all forms of test documentation including test plans, test cases, test execution, test statuses, etc.
Provide technical quality leadership and mentorship to the projects and resources that are assigned by implementing testing standard methodologies
Conduct technical assessment of process and teams
Operate in multiple sdlc methodologies; agile, waterfall, scrum, kanban, etc.
Operate using multiple testing tools
Perform all forms of testing included but not limited to functional, integration, security, ad-hoc, end-to-end and regression testing
Communicate complex and/or difficult information to both technical and non-technical audiences
Work according to deadlines for the delivery of test documentation and test execution results
Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing test and project data
Participate in the creation and execution of automation test scripts
Partner with software engineering to craft and develop tools and to assist in continuous development initiatives
Contribute to and help maintain the testing framework for various types of testing (functional, load/performance, security) on multiple platforms (web, ios/android, emerging, ott)
Basic qualifications
Self-starter who can work independently
Strong knowledge of software quality practices and ability to learn & adopt emerging concepts
Ability to interact with multi-functional teams and assist in solving issues
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Presentation, analysis, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Multi-tasking and time management skills
Ability to ensure that test documentation adheres to quality standards
Knowledge/ability to use various software programs (windows, outlook, excel, word, email, teams, slack, etc.)
Knowledge/ability to use various testing tools (jira, testrail, azure devops, tfs, etc.)
3+ years of designing and working with test automation frameworks and developing automated test scripts (web, mobile) specifically object-oriented frameworks
3+ years working with enterprise, saas, web developed software from a testing perspective
3+ years working with thick client, thin client from a testing perspective
Additional qualifications
Strong knowledge of software quality practices and ability to learn & adopt emerging concepts
Strong software development and technical architecture skills and a passion for scalability, reliability, and reusable code
Experience working with cloud-based architectures and tools (aws, microsoft, google)
Experience with agile testing methodologies
Technical/working knowledge of information technology concepts, local and wide area networks, content delivery networks, database theory, and solid understanding on caching strategies
Strong object-oriented programming background and a passion for scalability, reliability, and reusable code
Experience with at least one of popular programming languages (java, c#, php, javascript, ruby, python)Experience in java strongly preferred
Experience with version control systems (github, bitbucket, git)
Experience with test tools (selenium, webdriver, junit, testng, appium, android uiautomator, ios uiautomation)
Proficient with continuous development tools and build tools (i.e., jenkins, bamboo)
Experience with performance testing tools (i.e., jmeter, gatling)
Knowledge of proxy tools (i.e., charles, fiddler, httpwatch)
Self-starter who can work independently
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (eoe) including disability/vet.
At paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and offFrom the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of allParamount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employerWe are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or accessHttps://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disabilityYou can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [email protected] messages left for this purpose will be returned.
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