Senior Software QA Engineer

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Wowza is seeking a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer to perform testing on our range of Wowza Streaming products, including the following:

•    Wowza Streaming Engine

•    Wowza Streaming Cloud

•    Wowza ClearCaster

•    Wowza GoCoder

•    Wowza Player

•    Wowza Web Systems

 

The ideal candidate will have agile experience testing web services, web applications, mobile and desktop applications, and hardware.  This position and will be located in our Golden office location.

 

The person in this role will be responsible for the following:

•    Plan and perform black-box functional and regression testing for Wowza Streaming applications, services, and hardware

•    Work closely with development and product teams to develop, review and maintain test plans and testcases

•    Vocally ensure and evangelize that quality assurance best practices are consistently implemented during development and testing

•    Contribute to the overall test automation efforts by leveraging product expertise

•    Actively identify testing coverage gaps and strive to continuously improve the overall testing approach

•    Provide leadership, ownership, and mentorship on assigned projects

 

Requirements:

•    Must have at least 8 years experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer or Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer

•    Strong working knowledge of operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, and OSX

•    Development and/or scripting experience (e.g. ruby, python, javascript, java)

•    Ability to develop and maintain RESTful API tests

•    Comfortable with command-line utilities, such as wget and/or cURL

•    Experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks

•    Understanding of the Agile development lifecycle and iteration-based development

•    Superior communication and problem solving skills along with a desire to continue to learn new technologies

•    Ability to self-motivate and work indendently

•    Proven experience working with remote teams

 

Bonus:

•    Familiar with TestRail use and administration, a web-based test management application

•    Background with Jenkins set-up and administration

•    Fluency with version control sytems, such as git

•    Experience with relational database management systems, such as MySQL

•    Knowledge of Jira administration, an application lifecycle and defect tracking system

•    Understanding of streaming media protocols and codecs

•    Experience with Amazon Web Services, Azure, and Google Cloud

•    Familiar with ffmpeg or other video manipulation software

•    Experience testing applications on iOS and Android devices

•    In-depth knowlege of one or more Linux distributions

•    Background with Docker and/or Kubernetes

 

Who We Are 

Wowza Media Systems (www.wowza.com) creates streaming products and services for delivering video and audio streams to any screen, from desktops to televisions to mobile devices. We have been in business for over ten years, won numerous industry awards, and are driving over 19,000 customers in more than 170 countries. 

We are committed to shaping the streaming industry and lead the way with products and services that both simplify streaming, and provide tools for advanced users to build their own customized solutions. By staying true to our focus on customer success we continue to redefine our industry and impact the world. 

 

What we love about working at Wowza: 

  • Million Dollar Views of the Mountains, Denver Metro, and Live Buffalo!
  • Strong benefits package including Health, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO and 401k match
  • An appetizing kitchen stocked with food and drinks…. dog treats too!
  • The ability to work with amazing clients and partners such as ESPN, Walt Disney, Facebook, US Air Force, Harvard University and Amazon
  • Yoga Classes and Gym Discounts to satisfy that urge to move
  • Spacious office with state of the art equipment

This is a great opportunity to build an exciting and rewarding career with an innovative, successful emerging technology company that is passionate about our customers and has a track record of delivering results.  

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Technology we use

  • Engineering
  • Product
  • Sales & Marketing
  • People Operations
    • C++Languages
    • JavaLanguages
    • JavascriptLanguages
    • PythonLanguages
    • RubyLanguages
    • SqlLanguages
    • ElixirLanguages
    • jQueryLibraries
    • ReactLibraries
    • Node.jsFrameworks
    • Ruby on RailsFrameworks
    • SpringFrameworks
    • SketchDesign
    • ConfluenceManagement
    • JIRAManagement
    • WordpressCMS
    • ExpressionEngineCMS
    • HubSpotCRM
    • SalesforceCRM
    • SurveyMonkey Email
    • SlackCollaboration
    • ZoomCollaboration

Location

Our new office is located directly in heart of BelMar with tons of great amenities in the office as well as right outside the door in the Belmar complex! Steps away from many bars, restaurants, fitness studios and various shops tailored to a variety of needs!

An Insider's view of Wowza

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

Work life balance at Wowza is encouraged and appreciated! We have had discussions around how to take both mental and physical health breaks during the day. Wowza supports varying daily schedules and our unlimited PTO policy also allows employees to take time they need. I love working at Wowza because I am able to live a happy life at work and home

Elizabeth Koehler

Director, Security and Compliance

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

As Community Manager, it’s critical I communicate daily with several other teams to provide feedback from our customers. Several times a day, I will slack or have zoom video chats to share information and ideas with members from other Wowza teams like engineering, billing or sales to get answers I need for our Wowza customers around the globe.

Rose Power

Senior Community Manager

How does the company support your career growth?

Wowza empowers us, as employees, and as individuals, to use our skills and abilities to achieve Career Goals. They encourage, listen, observe, and understand us and our potential, as well as coach and assist in our development. I have personally experienced an amazing team of leaders and co-workers who have helped me grow.

Holly Swink

Customer Success Manager

What unique initiatives do you have that encourage innovation?

We have an ability or environment where we generate a lot of ideas and very few of those ideas actually work. I believe you have to fail enough times to understand how to succeed.

Matt Rossi

Sr. Director Business Operations

What are some things you learned at the company?

I learn something new every day at Wowza. The creativity of our clients enables us to develop end-to-end solutions in innovative ways. We harness their vision by delivering superior service and unmatched technology. Empowering my customers’ commercial opportunities is the most rewarding aspect of my role.

Kristen Calton

Enterprise Account Executive

What are Wowza Perks + Benefits

Wowza Benefits Overview

Wowza’s team works to connect the larger community with our passion for tech. From live-streaming graduation ceremonies for local schools to helping parents monitor their children in the NICU, employees can cultivate the same creative energy that first brought the company to life. We have a brand-new company headquarters office as well as remote employees across the US and around the globe. Our Denver-area employees work in a flexible-hybrid environment allowing for flexibility and work-life balance tailored to each individual Wowzan.

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available 1st day of employment

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with strong company match

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D

Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

Parental Leave

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We also do great team picnics and other events to keep our employees connected. Wowza is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all people to thrive in. Wowza has an awesome culture with some really fun people solving challenging problems for our customers!

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Nationwide pet insurance to help Wowza's fury employees stay well!
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Sabbatical
Wowza offers full-time employees with five years of continued service the opportunity to take a four-week paid sabbatical.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Employees get free lunch on Friday and tons of snack and drinks.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Free parking!
Pet friendly
Wowza's pet policy is dog friendly daily.
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Take advantage of the discounted rates at select Belmar fitness studios
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications

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