Mobile Lead and OTT Testing Engineer (Manual & Automation)

Overview

Remote
On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Mobile
Android
OTT
iOS
Apple TV

Job Details

Job Title: Mobile Lead and OTT Testing Engineer (Manual & Automation)

Location: New Jersey, USA (Onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months

Role Summary

CNBC 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

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