Lionsgate
Sr. Javascript Developer in Test (Backend)
Lionsgate, Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States,
Summary of Position
The Senior QA Engineer position supports our Authentication/Authorization/Billing/Subscriber services, which are critical, revenue driving services for our OTT platforms. The primary function of the QA Engineer is to successfully design and execute test plans to support the delivery of new features for our backend systems.
The selected candidate MUST have experience testing different backend systems/platforms, with the ability to define the associated testing requirements within our own team, support project documentation and making sure those work for the customer facing application development teams who will consume the services.
Successful applicants will be very familiar with websites, REST APIs, apps, and console platforms, third party billing integrations/platforms and OTT subscriber data sets.
This role must be on-site in Denver 4 days a week.
Responsibilities
Designs test plans for complex backend projects and determines test strategyResponsible for executing test-cases for large and complex features across multiple systems by analyzing user stories, acceptance criteriaFollows established team testing practices to ensure highest quality through clearly documented and repeatable processesResponsible for running and analyzing results of performance testsEffectively communicates status of the tasks, raises issues and blockers to managementIdentifies cross-functional dependencies and potential risks and quality issuesDetermines the scope of regression for a given featureLogs bugs in the defect tracking system and keeps the state of the ticket up to date; escalating where necessary to expedite resolutionWorks closely/collaborates with the services development team, other testers, client engineering and QA teams to troubleshoot issues in production and lower level environmentsReviews test cases and assists more junior team membersUses various types of devices (mobile, Web, TV) for functional and regression testingAnalyzes logs and metrics as a part of test processWorks with AWS monitoring tools and databasesProactively suggests improvements for QA team processKnowledge base documentationEducation and Work Experience Requirements
BS degree in computer science, software engineering or equivalent technical field5+ years overall testing experience, preferably 3+ on a backend projectHands on experience with testing REST APIs using Postman, curl or custom toolsHands on experience with creating test plans for complex backend projectsQualifications and Skills
Experience gathering, refining, and validating business/technical requirements, interdependencies, cross-functional dependencies & risks/issuesUnderstanding and knowledge of Software Engineering Concepts and MethodologiesIn depth understanding of application functions, bug fixing, and testing protocolsAbility to create testing scenarios, write test cases and develop test plansAbility to perform exploratory testing for a complex backend projectCommercial experience with PostmanExperience with logging tools like SplunkVery good understanding of REST APISQL knowledgeExperience with system/platform integrations and the ability to work cross-functionallyShows strong initiative and is motivated to learn; works independentlyProvides guidance to interns or less junior testersStrong communication skills (oral and written)Strong interpersonal, collaboration and consultative skillsStrong analytical thinking and problem solvingConstructively escalates problems and issuesStrong attention to detail and committed to a high level of accuracy & qualityNice to Haves
Experience with mobile (iOS, Android), web, TV and console technologies (Xbox, PS4)OTT/Billing experience preferred, but not requiredExperience with non-relational databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB, Cassandra)Experience with AWS Lambdas and SQS or their Azure equivalent (functions and queues)About STARZ
STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.
Our Benefits
Full Coverage - Medical, Vision, and DentalAnnual discretionary bonus and merit increaseWork/Life Balance - generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day401(k) company matchingTuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)
Compensation
$109,000 - $172,400
EEO Statement
Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.
The Senior QA Engineer position supports our Authentication/Authorization/Billing/Subscriber services, which are critical, revenue driving services for our OTT platforms. The primary function of the QA Engineer is to successfully design and execute test plans to support the delivery of new features for our backend systems.
The selected candidate MUST have experience testing different backend systems/platforms, with the ability to define the associated testing requirements within our own team, support project documentation and making sure those work for the customer facing application development teams who will consume the services.
Successful applicants will be very familiar with websites, REST APIs, apps, and console platforms, third party billing integrations/platforms and OTT subscriber data sets.
This role must be on-site in Denver 4 days a week.
Responsibilities
Designs test plans for complex backend projects and determines test strategyResponsible for executing test-cases for large and complex features across multiple systems by analyzing user stories, acceptance criteriaFollows established team testing practices to ensure highest quality through clearly documented and repeatable processesResponsible for running and analyzing results of performance testsEffectively communicates status of the tasks, raises issues and blockers to managementIdentifies cross-functional dependencies and potential risks and quality issuesDetermines the scope of regression for a given featureLogs bugs in the defect tracking system and keeps the state of the ticket up to date; escalating where necessary to expedite resolutionWorks closely/collaborates with the services development team, other testers, client engineering and QA teams to troubleshoot issues in production and lower level environmentsReviews test cases and assists more junior team membersUses various types of devices (mobile, Web, TV) for functional and regression testingAnalyzes logs and metrics as a part of test processWorks with AWS monitoring tools and databasesProactively suggests improvements for QA team processKnowledge base documentationEducation and Work Experience Requirements
BS degree in computer science, software engineering or equivalent technical field5+ years overall testing experience, preferably 3+ on a backend projectHands on experience with testing REST APIs using Postman, curl or custom toolsHands on experience with creating test plans for complex backend projectsQualifications and Skills
Experience gathering, refining, and validating business/technical requirements, interdependencies, cross-functional dependencies & risks/issuesUnderstanding and knowledge of Software Engineering Concepts and MethodologiesIn depth understanding of application functions, bug fixing, and testing protocolsAbility to create testing scenarios, write test cases and develop test plansAbility to perform exploratory testing for a complex backend projectCommercial experience with PostmanExperience with logging tools like SplunkVery good understanding of REST APISQL knowledgeExperience with system/platform integrations and the ability to work cross-functionallyShows strong initiative and is motivated to learn; works independentlyProvides guidance to interns or less junior testersStrong communication skills (oral and written)Strong interpersonal, collaboration and consultative skillsStrong analytical thinking and problem solvingConstructively escalates problems and issuesStrong attention to detail and committed to a high level of accuracy & qualityNice to Haves
Experience with mobile (iOS, Android), web, TV and console technologies (Xbox, PS4)OTT/Billing experience preferred, but not requiredExperience with non-relational databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB, Cassandra)Experience with AWS Lambdas and SQS or their Azure equivalent (functions and queues)About STARZ
STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.
Our Benefits
Full Coverage - Medical, Vision, and DentalAnnual discretionary bonus and merit increaseWork/Life Balance - generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day401(k) company matchingTuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)
Compensation
$109,000 - $172,400
EEO Statement
Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.