Quality and Automation Engineer 3

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

• As an Eng 3, Web Application Automation Developer and Tester specializing in Automation development & Testing, you would:

• Lead and contribute to the design, development, and execution of automated tests using Python tools (Pytest)and Playwright.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test cases, test plans, and test strategies that align with product requirements.

• Develop and maintain automated test plan and cases for end-to-end testing, functional and regression testing and release testing ensuring and improving software quality at every stage of development life cycle.
• Create and implement test frameworks that are scalable, maintainable, and integrated into the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
• Conduct performance testing, stress testing, and load testing to ensure the scalability and stability of applications.
• Analyse test results and identify defects, ensuring they are reported in Jira, tracked and resolved efficiently.

Technical Skills & Requirements:

• Python: Proficiency in Python for writing test scripts.
• JavaScript/React: Basic understanding of React to effectively test the frontend.
• Playwright: Familiarity with Playwright's Python API for browser automation.
• HTML/CSS: Basic knowledge to interact with web elements.
• Backend Testing: Understanding of API testing for the Python backend.

Tools and Frameworks:

• GitHub Copilot: Test framework development using VS code and Promting.
• Pytest: Pytest for structuring and running your tests.
• Requests: Use the requests library for API testing of the backend.
• CI/CD Tools: Integrate your tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like  GitHub Actions.
• Experience with test management tools like Jira for test case management.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

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. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

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