Senior Automation QA Engineer (Python) 

Our client, one of the leading developers of software for interactive TV in the USA, is currently seeking to hire a QA Automation Engineer. Our project is a highly loaded application which ensures interaction between end users’ subscriber devices and services provided by TV operators. 

Responsibilities: 

• Functional automatic tests development (Python), 

• Refactoring and updating existing tests and test framework components (Python), 

• Configuring, updating and development performance and load testing environment and framework, 

• Automation testing on Python, 

• Performance and load testing, 

• Analyzing of performance and load testing results, 

• Prepare reports, 

• Product issues investigation, 

• Code review, 

• Work as a member of software project team, in collaboration with other members, possible located in different geographies. 

Required skills & behaviours: 

• At least 5 years of experience in testing, understanding of base testing principles and concepts, 

• Experience in Embedded devices testing, 

• Test plan/ test case creation experience, 

• Knowledge of Python - in particular, the implementation of network interaction (tcp, udp, http), multithreading; 5+ years of experience, 

• OOP principles understanding and an experience in commercial development using Python (products and / or automated tests), 

• General Shell, Bash scripting, 

• Strong knowledge of Linux, 

• Basic knowledge of C++, 

• Experience with OpenCV, 

• Experience with Tesseract, 

• Experience with CSV (in particular, Git), 

• Experience in QAM and IP TV, 

• DASH and HLS standard knowledge, 

• FFMPEG knowledge, 

• Knowledge of media streaming services, audio and video coding. Video stream creation (live and On demand), 

• Knowledge of encrypting video (Widevine, Playready etc), 

• English (B2). 

The following will be advantages: 

• Teamcity/Jenkins, 

• Databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, Apache Cassandra), 

• Jira/Confluence experience, 

• Familiar with platforms Android, FireOs, webOs, Tizen, iOS, 

• Speaking Russian language. 

What we offer:

• Dynamic and supporting international teams. 
• Regular assessments and performance reviews. You will have the opportunity for promotion, bonuses and a raise in accordance with the pace at which you develop and your performances. 
• Hybrid or office work. 
• Flexible day schedule. 
• 4 days sick leave per year (100% paid). 
• 20-25 vacation days per year.
• Equipment for work, laptop and all necessary additions. 
• Access to training and courses. 
• Private health insurance. 
• FIT Pass card for many sports’ facilities