Digital Video Test Engineer (IPTV/OTT) - PuneVOIS

Vodafone Group Plc; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Group Plc's VOIS unit in Pune is seeking a Digital Video Test Engineer with 2–4 years of IPTV/OTT testing experience. You will test across STB, mobile apps, Smart TVs, Apple TV and Fire TV to ensure end-to-end video service quality and strong customer experiences.

You will design test cases, run manual tests, perform log analysis, and manage defects using tools like Postman, Wireshark, and Splunk, with exposure to DRM, CDN, and adaptive bitrate streaming.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in the digital video domain, incl. IPTV/OTT
• Experience testing Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes
• Experience in API testing using Postman or equivalent tools
• Knowledge of DRM, CDN and streaming tech such as MPEG-DASH/HLS

Responsibilities

• Analyse requirements and clarify functional queries with clients and product teams
• Design and review test cases for comprehensive coverage
• Execute manual testing across STB, mobile, Smart TV, Apple TV and Fire TV
• Identify, document, track and retest defects
• Perform log analysis and troubleshoot video delivery issues
• Provide progress reports to management and stakeholders
• Validate IPTV/OTT solutions across multiple environments
• Participate in end-to-end testing (feature, integration, system)

Skills

IPTV testing

OTT testing

API testing

Log analysis

Wireshark

Postman

ADB

Xcode

Test design

Defect management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Kaltura

Splunk

Job description

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture

About this Role

We are seeking a Digital Video Test Engineer with 2 to 4 years of experience in IPTV and OTT testing environments. This role is ideal for individuals with hands-on experience across digital video platforms including Set Top Boxes (STB), mobile applications, Smart TVs, Apple TV and Fire TV devices. The successful candidate will contribute to end-to-end testing activities, defect management, log analysis and collaboration with product and client teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality video services and customer experiences.

What you’ll do

• Analyse requirements and collaborate with clients and product teams to clarify functional and technical queries.


• Design and review test cases to ensure comprehensive test coverage.


• Execute manual testing activities across video platforms including STB, Mobile, Smart TV, Apple TV and Fire TV.


• Identify, document, track and retest defects to ensure resolution quality.


• Perform log analysis and troubleshoot issues across video delivery ecosystems.


• Provide daily status updates and testing progress reports to management and stakeholders.


• Support validation of IPTV, OTT and video streaming solutions across multiple environments.


• Participate in end-to-end testing activities covering feature, integration and system-level validation.

Who you are

• Graduate in Computer Science or an equivalent discipline.


• 2 to 4 years of experience in the digital video domain, including IPTV and OTT projects.


• Experience testing Cable and Satellite Set Top Boxes.


• Experience in API testing using Postman or equivalent tools.


• Knowledge of Headend platforms and video management solutions such as Kaltura.


• Understanding of networking concepts, router/modem configuration, multicasting and bandwidth throttling.


• Understanding of media ingest processes, nPVR, Video on Demand (VoD) and Electronic Programme Guide (EPG).


• Experience with end-to-end IPTV configuration, installation and troubleshooting.


• Understanding of adaptive bitrate streaming technologies including MPEG-DASH, HLS and HDS.


• Knowledge of DRM and CDN technologies.


• Experience using network analysis and debugging tools such as Wireshark, Fiddler and Charles Proxy.


• Familiarity with Android Debug Bridge (ADB) and Xcode for iOS troubleshooting is desirable.


• Exposure to system integration testing of features such as recommendation engines and reporting platforms, including Splunk or equivalent solutions, is desirable.


• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools and defect management processes.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.


• Demonstrated logical thinking, analytical problem-solving ability and attention to detail.


• Ability to effectively prioritise tasks and manage workload.


• Comfortable collaborating with local and customer teams in multicultural environments.


• Adaptable to changing priorities and fast-paced project environments.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to work on leading IPTV and OTT video delivery platforms and services.


• Exposure to a wide range of devices including STB, Mobile, Smart TV, Apple TV and Fire TV ecosystems.


• Collaboration with global teams and customer stakeholders across diverse projects.


• Hands-on experience with advanced testing, troubleshooting and streaming technologies.


• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact digital video solutions in a global telecommunications environment.

What skills you will learn

• End-to-end IPTV and OTT service validation.


• Digital video streaming technologies and adaptive bitrate delivery protocols.


• API testing and integration validation techniques.


• Network diagnostics and log analysis using industry-standard tools.


• Troubleshooting of DRM, CDN and video playback issues.


• Cross-platform testing practices across connected devices and operating systems.


• Stakeholder communication, reporting and collaborative problem-solving skills.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves.

No form of discrimination is tolerated.

This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.