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Job Title: Mobile & OTT Testing Engineer (Manual & Automation)
Location: Hybrid - 3 days, Engle wood, New Jersey
Duration: Longterm
Role Summary
Client is seeking a Lead Mobile and OTT Testing Engineer with strong hands-on experience in both manual and automation testing.
This role focuses on validating high-quality video streaming experiences across mobile and OTT platforms, including iOS, Android, Apple TV, and Roku.
The ideal candidate brings deep OTT domain expertise, strong automation skills, and the ability to lead quality initiatives within Agile teams.
Key Responsibilities
Design and execute test cases and test strategies for mobile and OTT applications across iOS, Android, Apple TV, and Roku
Perform end-to-end testing of video player applications to ensure smooth playback, streaming quality, and user experience
Validate streaming protocols such as HLS and DASH, focusing on buffering, latency, and playback performance
Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Appium, Selenium, Java, or related tools to improve test coverage
Conduct performance and security testing to identify application bottlenecks and vulnerabilities
Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to define and uphold quality standards
Document test plans, test results, and defects, and track issues to closure using Jira
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
Stay current with trends in mobile testing, OTT platforms, and video streaming technologies
Required Skills
Strong experience in OTT and Mobile Application Testing
Hands-on testing experience across iOS, Android (mobile & TV), Apple TV, and Roku
Automation testing expertise using Appium and/or Selenium with Java
Solid understanding of video streaming technologies and video player testing
Preferred Skills
Experience testing Smart TV platforms beyond Roku (e.g., Fire TV)
Knowledge of video player SDKs such as ExoPlayer or AVPlayer
Familiarity with network monitoring tools like Charles Proxy or Wireshark
Exposure to cloud-based device testing platforms (e.g., LambdaTest)
API testing experience
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field