NESN
Lead qa
Watertown, MA | $74K - $163K
Qualifications
- Technical degree and / or certifications
- 5+ years of experience in a QA and / or software development role that leans toward automation
- 2+ years testing mobile, connected TV, and / or web applications
- Passion for delivering high quality products to consumers
- Excellent knowledge of testing processes and practice with solid understanding of Agile (Scrum) methodology and practices
- Experience working with Jira, UI test automation tools, and test case management software
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a cross functional environment that includes 3rd party development, technology, and QA partners
- Able to solve problems as an individual and within a team
- Excellent communication skills and fluency with data
- Open-minded, always learning, and with a high degree of ownership
- Excellent time-management, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, make decisions, and recommend solutions
- Self-motivated
- Able to work independently with minimal direction, multi-tasking as needed
- Team-focused proactive and reliable self-starter able to work efficiently with geographically distributed teams
- Must embrace the NESN Core Values : People, Customer Focus, Adaptability, Teamwork, Diversity, Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Social Responsibility
Responsibilities
- The Lead QA Engineer will be hands-on developing test plans, designing and executing test cases, performing manual testing of the website and applications including running and / or developing scripts to verify data, and interfacing with 3rd party testing vendors to identify, communicate, and resolve defects
- Please note : this is hybrid role requiring 4 days onsite in Watertown, MA
- Champion product quality through the organization and help identify, quantify, prioritize, and solve quality issues before our customers face them
- Develop the strategy to create test plans to automate the testing process
- Own the testing process by planning, scheduling, organizing, and coordinating cross-functional QA efforts
- Review feature / functionality and user story requirements; document the testing Use Cases before development begins
- Perform QA testing to ensure high quality software is delivered in each release
- Report, track, and manage any discovered defects to resolution
- Participate in product backlog grooming sessions (as needed) in order to develop and lead testing automation opportunities as appropriate
- Prepare test coverage and defects metrics to substantiate release decisions
- Successfully complete other related projects or tasks as needed
- 51-200 employees
- Media & Entertainment, Entertainment, Sports, Television Broadcasting, Digital Media, Broadcasting, Television, Broadcast Media, Sports Media, Sports media
- Privately Held
- Watertown, MA
- Company Specialties:
Cable Television, Sports Broadcasting, Boston Red Sox, and Boston Bruins
Company information
NESN (New England Sports Network) is owned by the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins, and delivered to over 4 million homes throughout the six-state New England region and nationally as NESN National. The definitive source for New England sports programming, NESN consistently has been one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country, with a reputation for innovative and award-winning production of sports events and specials.
