OTT Test Automation Architect

OTT Test Automation Architect

Lead enterprise testing strategy for Web Mobile and OTT streaming platforms across Roku Tizen AndroidTV and AppleTV. Design automation frameworks integrating Appium with ad tech platforms (Google AdManager FreeWheel) ensuring comprehensive feature coverage and regression reliability.

Location: New York City NY
Experience: 8 years test automation OTT streaming platforms

Role Summary

Architect 3PL test automation frameworks validating complex OTT streaming ecosystems. Analyze business requirements across Web Mobile and connected TV platforms collaborating with stakeholders to deliver comprehensive test plans automation strategies and ad tech integrations.

Key Responsibilities

Requirement Analysis & Test Planning

• Analyze business requirements and technical specifications for enterprise applications across Web Mobile and OTT streaming platforms.
• Develop comprehensive test plans covering functional UI/UX API performance and regression testing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (product owners developers ad ops) defining acceptance criteria and test scope.

Feature & Functional Testing

• OTT Platform Coverage:
• Roku (BrightScript SceneGraph testing)
• Tizen (Tizen Web App testing)
• AndroidTV (Leanback D-pad navigation)
• AppleTV (tvOS Siri Remote testing)
• Web (Chromecast AirPlay)
• Mobile (iOS/Android casting)

Automation Framework Architecture

• Design and maintain smoke and regression automation suites using Appium for cross-platform testing.
• Integrate ad tech validation (Google AdManager FreeWheel SSAI) ensuring monetization reliability.
• Implement UI/UX automation validating player controls content navigation and streaming quality.

Defect Management & Reporting

• Execute defect triage and root cause analysis collaborating with development for rapid resolution.
• Generate test reports and metrics (pass/fail rates coverage execution trends) for stakeholder communication.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning daily standups retrospectives) driving continuous improvement.

Required Technical Expertise

Experience Profile

• 3 years OTT streaming platform testing (Roku/Tizen/AndroidTV/AppleTV)
• Appium automation framework architecture
• Ad tech integration testing (Google AdManager/FreeWheel)
• Cross-platform regression automation suites
• Agile test delivery in enterprise environments
• Executive test reporting and stakeholder communication

Success Metrics

• 95% test automation coverage across platforms
• Zero critical defects in production releases
• 100% ad monetization validation pass rate
• Daily regression execution with < 2hr feedback loops
• Stakeholder-validated test coverage completeness