Software Development Engineer Test, WebApps/tvApps

Fox Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Corporation is seeking a Senior SDET (Client: WebApps/tvApps) to join its Digital Product Engineering Quality Engineering team in Bengaluru. You will design scalable automation frameworks, define testing strategies, and drive quality across WebApps and Connected TV platforms.

You will work with Engineering, Product, and DevOps to deliver reliable client experiences, build robust test libraries, and mentor peers on automation best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Software Testing and Test Automation.
• Experience building automation frameworks using Selenium, Appium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar.
• Hands-on programming experience in Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or similar.
• Experience testing React-based web applications and TV client apps.
• Strong API testing with REST APIs and automation tools.
• Experience with Git, Jenkins, CI/CD platforms.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr, Xray).
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for WebApps and Connected TV.
• Create, maintain, and execute test plans, cases, and regression suites.
• Develop automated functional, integration, end-to-end, API, and UI tests across client platforms.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, QA, and DevOps to ensure quality across the SDLC.
• Mentor engineers on automation best practices and quality engineering.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and support production releases.
• Analyze test results and drive defect resolution with development teams.
• Perform performance, stability, and reliability testing for client apps.
• Validate browser/OS/TV device compatibility.
• Participate in requirement reviews and provide early feedback.

Skills

Software Testing

Test Automation

Automation Frameworks

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Playwright

Cypress

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

Python

REST Assured

Git

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Job description

Fox Corporation Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox Corporation is home to industry-leading brands including FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations, and Tubi Media Group. We combine innovative technology, deep data insights, and world‑class content to shape the future of digital entertainment. Our DTC platforms are built to deliver highly personalized, scalable user experiences to millions of global users.

About The Role

FOX Corporation is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) – Client (WebApps/tvApps) for its Digital Product Engineering Quality Engineering team.

As a Senior SDET, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of FOX's client applications across WebApps and Connected TV (tvApps) platforms. You will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks, defining testing strategies, and driving quality engineering best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

Our WebApps Engineering teams develop high-performance applications that power FOX's streaming and digital experiences on LG webOS, Samsung Tizen, and other Connected TV platforms. Working closely with Engineering, Product, and DevOps teams, you will help deliver highly reliable products that reach millions of users worldwide through comprehensive automation, continuous testing, and quality-first engineering practices.

As a Senior SDET – Client (WebApps/tvApps) , you will contribute to automation strategy, build robust test frameworks, improve release confidence, and ensure exceptional customer experiences across multiple client platforms.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for WebApps and Connected TV applications.
• Create, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and regression suites.
• Develop automated functional, integration, end-to-end, API, and UI tests across multiple client platforms.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers, Product Managers, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure quality throughout the SDLC.
• Participate in requirement reviews and provide early feedback to improve product quality.
• Perform white-box, black-box, exploratory, regression, and integration testing.
• Build and enhance reusable automation libraries and testing utilities.
• Drive continuous improvements in test automation coverage and execution efficiency.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes, and work closely with development teams to resolve defects.
• Perform performance, stability, and reliability testing for client applications.
• Validate application compatibility across browsers, operating systems, and Connected TV devices.
• Mentor engineers on automation best practices and quality engineering principles.
• Support production releases and investigate customer-reported issues when required.
• Contribute to improving engineering processes, tooling, and overall product quality.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Software Testing and Test Automation.
• Strong experience building automation frameworks using Selenium, Appium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar automation tools.
• Hands-on experience with Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Experience testing modern Web applications built using frameworks such as React js,
• Experience testing client applications across Connected TV platforms including LG webOS, or Samsung Tizen, Kepler
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and API automation tools such as Postman or REST Assured.
• Experience with Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar CI/CD platforms.
• Experience using Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Familiarity with test management tools such as TestRail, Zephyr, or Xray.
• Strong analytical, debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience testing OTT, streaming media, or digital entertainment applications.
• Experience with BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, HeadSpin, or cloud-based device farms.
• Knowledge of video playback technologies including HLS, DRM, and adaptive bitrate streaming.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.