QA Analyst II, Hulu Engineering Services

Job ID 10100204 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States / Seattle, Washington, United States Business Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Date posted Sep. 16, 2024

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"I didn't think it was possible that something I did for fun - telling sports stories through stats - could become my job until I came here."

Ana, Sr. Researcher, ESPN

Job Summary:

Overview:

On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.

A few reasons why we think you’d love working here:

Building the future of Disney’s Streaming, Sports, and Entertainment business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the backend systems, API’s and mobile applications that will power Disney’s media, advertising, and distribution businesses.
Reach and Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.
Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.

About the Organization:

Engineering Services designs, builds, and sustains technology that powers DE&E Technology’s worldwide content production and distribution platforms. We contribute to a series of cross-functional services and technologies, including Quality Engineering, Observability, Developer Platforms, Broadcast Infrastructure and Software, and Networking. The Quality Engineering team validates all Disney-built software before production, including web, mobile, living room applications, media, services, non-consumer-facing products and more.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Job Summary:

The Disney Entertainment & ESPN QA Engineering team is seeking a skilled and dedicated Quality Analyst to join our team. As a Quality Analyst II, this individual will work together with the software engineering team and other QA Analysts to define and execute the testing coverage needs for our products that deliver innovative content to our consumer-facing applications across the Disney brand. They will also work closely with the product owners, project management, automation engineers, and various other external development teams. Additionally, this role will require the candidate to be a part of the release team for multiple, sequential releases and participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

Execute assigned test cases and test plans. Find, replicate, regress defects and write reproducible steps in our bug database system. Additionally, ensure that validated deliverables meet functional specifications and requirements.
Participate in sprint plan review meetings to review functional and design specs and understand how those impact features in development. This includes leading supplemental test plan reviews with peers, developers, and product team members.
Effectively communicate defects to stake holders and developers responsible for products in test and lead various test sessions with key members of the delivery team to ensure functionality of product(s).
Develop test plans, test cases, and other supplemental documentation as needed while maintaining the QA process. This includes working with our Automation team to translate manual test cases into automated test scripts.
Work closely with our geo-distributed QA team members to ensure they are fully integrated

Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training:

Bachelor Degree in related field.
3+ years of relevant QA experience.
Clear communicator (written and verbal) – to ensure ability to write test plans and test cases. To communicate bugs to developers and other stakeholders.
Ability to focus on deadlines and deliverables – ensures the ability to find the bad defects and bugs quickly.
Experience with various QA tools and platforms. (ADB, XCode, Charles Proxy, Postman, SOAtest, Selenium, etc.)
Familiarity with issue tracking software like Jira or GitHub.
Excellent understanding and knowledge of software quality assurance practice and testing methodologies and tools.
Previous exposure to API test automation processes and frameworks.
Experience writing test cases, test plans and overseeing the QA process in its entirety.
Experience in agile software development teams working iteratively with designers, product managers and stakeholders.
Comfortable being uncomfortable. Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment, while being adaptable to change.
Ability to work and participate in a team with an open and collaborative style of communications.
An analytical thinker, with sharp attention to detail, that has problem-solving and trouble shooting skills.
A strong passion for product quality and continuous willingness to improve the process.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with automated test tools.
Experience executing automated scripts.
Understanding of how to interpret the results of automated test runs.
Experience with mobile products/ecosystem, connected devices, or video game testing.
Experience writing test cases in Gherkin or Cucumber.
Disney knowledge and fandom.
A passion for learning and technology!

The hiring range for this position in Seattle is $81,000 to $108,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology:

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) provides the technological backbone and product development for Disney’s two media business units, while helping to keep the company at the vanguard of innovation – enabling the Company to continuously leverage technology to enhance storytelling and creativity, while delivering scalability, flexibility, and efficiency for its businesses.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology.

Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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