Tester - Solution Testing

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Role/Team overview  

In Advertising Technology we’re looking for a Test Analyst to get hands on with the latest changes and developments in the products that shape ad delivery across Sky; from Sky Go to AdSmart, and all things in-between. 

What you’ll do  

• Design and execute end-to-end tests for Ad Tech and media delivery solutions.  

• Work within a squad to clarify expected system behaviour by reviewing requirements and design documents for testability, and validate integrations between applications, players, advertising platforms and third-party systems. 

• Investigate issues using logs, network traces and debugging tools, analysing ad requests, ad responses and tracking behaviour 

• Manage defects through investigation, triage and resolution with Engineering teams. 

• Support release readiness, production validation and go-live activities, reviewing Definition of Done with the squad  

• Report on test execution, progress, and provide clear updates to Test Leads and stakeholders. 

What you’ll bring   

Essential criteria:   

• ISTQB  Foundation certification 

• Proven experience creating, maintaining and executing test cases, test packs and defects, demonstrating complete coverage of business and technical requirements. 

• Evidence of strong test analysis skills using APIs, JSON/XML, logs, network traces and debugging tools such as Charles Proxy. 

• Experience testing across multiple platforms, including mobile, web, streaming and connected TV devices. 

• Experience validating complex integrations between applications, with a track record of performing functional, integration, system, regression and end-to-end testing across platforms, third-party suppliers and backend services. 

• Experience using Jira and Zephyr or appropriate test management tools, and responsibility for multiple test workstreams in an Agile environment. 

Desirable skills and experience:  

• Experience testing OTT, streaming, video or media platforms. 

• Knowledge of Ad Tech ecosystems, including DAI, CSAI, SSAI, Programmatic Advertising and audience targeting. 

• Experience with advertising and measurement platforms such as FreeWheel, AdServe, DV360, TTD, Beeswax or similar. 

• Knowledge of video and advertising standards such as HLS, DASH, VAST, VMAP and SCTE. 

• Experience supporting production releases, launch readiness, production validation and operational support activities. 

• Experience using monitoring and log analysis tools such as CloudWatch, Splunk, Kibana or similar. 

• Understanding of GDPR, consent management and privacy-focused advertising solutions. 

• Basic scripting, automation or test tooling experience (Python or equivalent). 

Benefits and perks  

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:   

• Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema    

• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution 

• Private healthcare with mental health support  

• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance  

• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect   

• Sharesave and Tech schemes  

• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences   

How you’ll work  

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week.  

Your office base   

Osterley

Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there’s plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.