Lead QA Automation Engineer

Company Summary

DISH Network Technologies India Pvt. Ltd is a technology subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation. Our organization is at the forefront of technology, serving as a disruptive force and driving innovation and value on behalf of our customers.Our product portfolio includes Boost Mobile (consumer wireless), Boost Mobile Network (5G connectivity), DISH TV (Direct Broadcast Satellite), Sling TV (Over The Top service provider), OnTech (smart home services), Hughes (global satellite connectivity solutions) and Hughesnet (satellite internet).Our facilities in India are some of EchoStar’s largest development centers outside the . As a hub for technological convergence, our engineering talent is a catalyst for innovation in multimedia network and communications development.

Department Summary

Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Quality Strategy & Metrics

• Design, implement, and maintain quality metrics to effectively track project progress and product health.
• Take ownership of defining and driving quality processes and methodologies across the QA lifecycle.

Requirements & Test Planning

Testing Execution & Coverage

Automation & DevOps Integration

Defect Management & Risk Assessment

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Product Quality & Innovation

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Over 8+ years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance with expertise in both manual and automation testing for media and full-stack applications.

Solid understanding of streaming technologies and protocols, including DASH and HLS , with practical experience in streaming application testing .

Demonstrated ability to establish and lead automation testing initiatives , ensuring robust test coverage and continuous improvement.

Proficient in JavaScript / TypeScript , with hands-on experience in automation tools such as CodeceptJS and Selenium .

Strong scripting skills in Java and Python , with the ability to contribute to framework enhancements and expand automation coverage.

Skilled in debugging and root cause analysis , with the ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently.

Experienced in Agile methodologies , with a good understanding of CI / CD and DevOps practices.

Familiar with CI / CD pipeline integration for automation testing across integration , regression , and system levels .

Comfortable working with Git for collaborative development and version control.

Experienced in test planning , effort estimation , and scoping of QA activities.

Desirable experience in :

Audio / video quality assurance and player performance testing

Testing OTT applications on embedded consumer electronics such as Smart TVs , gaming consoles , and media streaming devices

Using network debugging tools like Charles Proxy , Wireshark , and Fiddler

Strong manual testing capabilities, with a proven track record in developing test scenarios across various phases of client-server application testing on OTT platforms.

Benefits