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Software Q&A Engineer(s)

Reference: APR20195236
Expiry date: 2020-01-22 12:45:45.353
Location: Madrid
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Competitive
Attachments: EL_QA_Engineer.pdf

ABOUT EUROVISION LABS

Eurovision Labs in Madrid is the new technology hub for the EBU's new subsidiary, Eurovision Services. The Labs will be responsible for delivering media & broadcast core solutions applying the most advanced software engineering techniques. The new offices in Madrid are specifically designed to boost creativity and facilitate innovation and learning in an amicable work environment. As part of the technology team, you will be working with top international engineers specialized in media while seeing your developments applied in Tier-1 worldwide sports and news content. The Software QA Engineer will be part of a small, talented and motivated core team that will support Eurovision Services in delivering the most innovative and reliable solutions for our customers around the world.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION

In this role as Software QA Engineer you will:

  • Be responsible for validating our next generation of web applications based on Agile/SCRUM methodology,
  • Analyze requirements, design and write test cases for new features and user stories,
  • Execution of both manual and automated test cases,
  • Evaluation of the test case results,
  • Prepare and execute unit and integration tests,
  • Identify and report defects and their root causes using Jira,
  • Design and implement QA automated procedures integrated in the development cycle,
  • Work closely with the development teams following our continuous integration workflow,
  • Generate documentation in English,
  • Monitor software quality, from code quality to platform reliability.

 YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

 The successful candidate must have some experience working as part of a software development team.

  • Hands-on-lab experience in automatization tools and relevant software development tools, including version control, build processes, debuggers, QA frameworks (Jira, Tosca, Jenkins 2, Selenium, etc.),
  • Scripting language and programming experience (Java, Python, Linux shell, etc.),
  • Experience on Linux or Windows running tools, scripts and applications themselves,
  • Self-management and ability to work independently with limited supervision.

 ADDED VALUE

Additional experience in the following areas would be a bonus: 

  • Experience working collaboratively with geographically distributed and international teams (our headquarters are located in Switzerland),
  • Some experience in OTT/Media/Broadcast software development projects,
  • Knowledge of digital video concepts (container formats, codecs, compression schemes, tools, best practices, etc.).
  • ISTQB certification.

 

ONCE ON BOARD YOU WILL

  • Be part of an outstanding multi-cultural and international team of software engineers,
  • Get involved in Tier-1 media projects with impact and visibility,
  • Occasionally travel to our headquarters in Switzerland for workshops and training,
  • Enjoy our labs, designed to foster a culture of sharing, openness and creativity,

EDUCATION

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or similar degree (Master or Bachelor).

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Competitive salary and benefits.

 

Perhaps you are missing some of the listed skills and required experience, but you are self-motivated and eager to learn? Then we still want to meet you!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

More info in the job description attached.
We will not accept any applications after the closing date and we will contact only the candidates who correspond to the requirements.

The Eurovision Labs is committed to building a culturally and gender diverse workforce and to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, regardless of their background.

ONLY APPLICATIONS VIA OUR RECRUITMENT PORTAL WILL BE CONSIDERED.