Role: Mobile & OTT Testing Engineer
Location: Engle wood, NJ (Hybrid)
Duration: 12+ months
Key skills: OTT Testing , Appium , Java
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