Lead Software Test Engineer

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For our Milan office (Corso Europa) we are currently recruiting for a full-time:

Lead Software Test Engineer

Is this the role for you?

POSITION SUMMARY:

Paramount Global is looking for a passionate, self-motivated lead software test engineer to handle all aspects of testing (functional, performance, load, security, etc) across a large multiplatform environment. This 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 initiatives. As code is being delivered multiple times per day, test coverage and automation is crucial in allowing product to deliver quickly to market while maintaining the high level of quality our consumers deserve across our many diverse platforms.

What will you be doing?
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical quality leadership and guidance to the projects and resources that are assigned by implementing testing best practices
• Work on product/project teams developing test plans, test cases and test execution
• Partner with software engineering to design and develop tools and to assist in continuous development initiatives
• Conduct technical assessment of process and teams
• Perform load / performance testing where applicable
• Work alongside and mentor other test engineers to continuously improve process and provide input into our internal training bootcamps
• Contribute to and help maintain the testing framework for various types of testing (functional, load/performance, security) on multiple platforms (web, iOS/Android, emerging platforms)
• Operate in an agile software delivery methodology focused on testing new features within an iteration and providing near immediate feedback to engineers through test automation
• Perform exploratory testing where necessary in addition to regression testing
• Effectively communicate complex and/or difficult information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting many products on varied release cycles
• Oversee activities of other QE Engineers contactors

What are we looking for?

JOB SKILLS:

• Strong knowledge of software quality practices and ability to learn & adopt emerging concepts
• Strong software development and technical architecture skills
• Strong object oriented programming background and a passion for scalability, reliability and reusable code
• Hands-on experience developing and testing applications using C#, PHP, Java, and JavaScript
• Strong experience working in Unix/Linux environments
• Proven experience with version control systems such as SVN, Git, and Stash
• Solid experience using test automation tools, including Selenium, WebDriver, JUnit, TestNG, Appium, Cypress, and similar
• Proficiency with continuous development tools and build tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, or equivalent
• Experience with performance and load testing tools including JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar
• Practical experience working within Agile testing methodologies
• Experience with web video playback technologies, encoding, live streaming, and related concepts
• Knowledge of proxy tools (Charles, Fiddler, Httpwatch)
• Technical/working knowledge of information technology concepts, local and wide area networks, content delivery networks, database theory, and solid understanding on caching strategies
• TDD and BDD experience a plus
• Self starter who can work independently

EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate should have a background in software engineering and is seasoned in software quality best practices. Additionally, the candidate should have:

• 5+ years of designing and working with test automation frameworks and developing automated test scripts (web, mobile & OTT) specifically object oriented frameworks
• 5+ years working and testing with various online research and analytics tools
• 3+ years working with and leading offshore resources
• Experience with online streaming video experiences (web, mobile & emerging technologies) a plus

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related discipline. Combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.

Does it sound like you? Apply now and become part of our team!

Paramount Streaming, a division within Paramount Global, is the home to the company's direct-to-consumer services spanning free and paid in the form of Pluto TV and Paramount+. Pluto TV is the global leader in free ad-supported TV, delivering more than 1,400 global channels and an extensive library of streaming content, including live and original channels. Paramount+, digital subscription video-on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news, and A Mountain of Entertainment™. Paramount+ features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME®.

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

 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 off. From 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 all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We 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.