Python Automation Test Engineer (Video/ Broadband)

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Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary

Responsible for validating product quality by analyzing and testing the quality of the codebase. Makes decisions affecting architecture of the test codebase including which software to use for writing test code. Focuses on writing code that will be executed in an automated and repeatable fashion which will reduce manual testing efforts and increase code quality and consistency. Develops and maintains code that validates front-end, middleware and database systems, using the latest tools and common programming languages. Provides input into various software development lifecycle stages. Partners with software engineers to write efficient automation code using coding standards and best practices. Executes automated code and creates comprehensive execution reports for team. Repairs complex broken automation scripts and performs peer reviews of automation codebase. Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own discipline. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as resource and mentor for colleagues with less experience.

Job Description

Core responsibilities:

• Being able to generate Comcast and RDK images for targeted devices.
• Understanding of Thunder framework and controlling with JSON interfaces.
• Being familiar with WPE Webkit (user level knowledge)
• Using Comcast/RDK test portals.
• Using Comcast/RDK CI/CD tools.
• Perform code reviews of automation scripts and front-end codebases.
• Documenting procedures and/or validation reports.
  
  

Your Profile

• 6+ years of experience in device testing, preferably on TVs, streaming devices (STBs) or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of test automation processes, tools, and best practices.
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java) for automation.
• Experience with build tools on Linux/Unix to be able to generate images for targeted devices (e.g: buildroot, cmake, yocto).
• Experience with automation frameworks such as Appium, Selenium, Espresso, or any relevant frameworks for device automation.
• Ability to design and write comprehensive test cases, including edge cases, for device compatibility and performance.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests in build and release processes.
  
  

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years