Staff Software Engineer in Test

Warner Bros. Entertainment; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery is hiring a Staff Software Engineer in Test to enhance software quality through efficient automation tests. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in various programming languages and strong leadership skills. If you are passionate about quality and collaboration, this position offers opportunities for growth and the chance to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in software testing.
• Strong experience with test automation frameworks and programming languages.
• Proven ability to lead teams and orchestrate automation coverage.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated tests to validate software quality against requirements.
• Contribute to test strategy and lead testing cycles.
• Guide and mentor other engineers in testing practices.

Skills

Test Automation

Programming Languages

Debugging

CI/CD

Team Leadership

Communication

Tools

Github

Jenkins

Postman

BrowserStack

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

To see what it’s like to work atCNN, follow @WBDLife onInstagramandX!

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons, and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Meet Our Team

Global Quality Assurance (GQA) promotes a shift-left approach and provides standardized process and tools to enhance the quality of applications for various WBD brands in News, Sports, and Entertainment verticals. We work closely with our brand partners and act as a center of expertise, best practice, and continuous improvement in the field of quality engineering. Quality is owned by the entire team. GQA Engineers are the frontline owners of the quality processes, including the process of development, testing, and delivery.

As a Staff Software Engineer in Test in the GQA, you will be responsible for ensuring software quality using efficient and reliable test automation. The ideal candidate has built multiple stable, scalable, and reliable automated suites that have been running successfully in production environments and provide extensive quality benefits. Additionally, we are looking for a QE leader who cares about the user experience and has a passion for quality, learning, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated tests and tooling with an aim to validate software quality against product requirements and industry standards using automation
• Contribute to our overall test strategy and provide technical leadership and guidance.
• Contribute to design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks, tools, and strategies for comprehensive test coverage.

• Lead project(s) and phases of testing cycles from planning, test development, and execution through deployment, ensuring the application meets quality standards.
• Stay updated on the latest testing methodologies, tools, and industry best practices to continuously improve our testing process.
• Identify and contribute to resolution of complex technical challenges related to software testing, including diagnosing and debugging intricate issues.
• Collaborate with other Staff engineers and leads in your project to ensure a cohesive test approach and design for your product
• Work across multiple teams to drive technical solutions and influence decisions and outcomes.
• Guide the day-to-day work of other engineers. Coach and mentor up to Sr Software Engineer in Test level and provide input to leadership on development needs and growth opportunities for team members. Models an inclusive and supportive engineering culture.

Skill and Experience

• 7+ years of relevant experience. Has proven ability to support quality product releases by orchestrating automation coverage as appropriate.
• Carry very deep knowledge about the whole technology stack of the system and empower quality SMEs
• Strong experience with a variety of test automation frameworks.
• Strong experience in one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, etc.
• Experience with debugging tools and CI/CD process.
• Uses conceptual thinking to understand complex issues and implications. Exercises independent judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria.
• Strong knowledge and experience in multiple test types including unit, functional, integration, API, load and performance tests.
• Strong understanding of digital product development for web, mobile, OTT, and backend infrastructure.
• Fluent in English at an intermediate/advanced level. Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working experience with leading day-to-day activities for a team.
• Experience with common software/testing tools such as Github, Jenkins, Charles Proxy, Postman, BrowserStack, etc.
• Experience in the media/entertainment space is a plus

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.