Quality & Automation Engineer

Quality & Automation Engineer

Comcast, a leader in media and technology, seeks a skilled Quality & Automation Engineer to drive innovation in entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 company, Comcast is at the forefront of change, delivering cutting-edge products to millions of customers daily. If you are passionate about teamwork and revolutionizing industries, fast-forward your career at Comcast.

This role focuses on validating product quality through analyzing and testing codebase quality. You will make architectural decisions for the test codebase, including software selection for writing test code. A primary goal is to write code for automated and repeatable execution, significantly reducing manual testing and enhancing code quality and consistency. You will develop and maintain code to validate front-end, middleware, and database systems, utilizing the latest tools and common programming languages. Input into various software development lifecycle stages is also expected.

You will partner with software engineers to craft efficient automation code, adhering to coding standards and best practices. Executing automated code, creating comprehensive execution reports, and repairing complex broken automation scripts are key responsibilities. Peer reviews of the automation codebase are also integral. With in-depth experience, knowledge, and skills, you will determine your own work priorities and serve as a resource and mentor for less experienced colleagues.

Core Responsibilities

• Write automated test code, adhering to Software Engineer standards, to create repeatable, reliable testing solutions for product and software functionality.
• Maintain automation codebase within a version control system (GIT, SVN).
• Create simple SQL queries for database validation and write SOAP and RESTful API automated scripts.
• Develop automated testing documentation, including Test Plans and Test Summary Reports.
• Execute automated test scripts and present detailed results to the team.
• Analyze broken test cases, diagnose issues, and perform necessary repairs to restore functionality.
• Conduct code reviews of automation scripts and front-end codebases.
• Diagnose and repair simple bugs within production code.
• Serve as a guide and mentor for junior-level engineers, providing technical leadership and consultation on practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Consistently exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance; willingness to work nights, weekends, and variable schedules as required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees At All Levels Are Expected To

• Understand Comcast’s Operating Principles and integrate them into daily work.
• Prioritize the customer experience by putting customers first, offering seamless digital options, and fostering product advocacy.
• Be enthusiastic learners, users, and advocates of game-changing technology, products, and services, especially digital tools.
• Achieve significant results through teamwork and openness to new ideas.
• Actively participate in the Net Promoter System, incorporating employee and customer feedback to improve services.
• Drive results and growth for the company.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity in the workplace.
• Always do what is right for colleagues, customers, investors, and communities.

Education & Experience

A Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Comcast also considers applicants with a combination of coursework and extensive related professional experience.

Requires 5-7 years of relevant work experience.

Key skills/competency

• Test Automation
• Quality Assurance
• Scripting
• API Testing (SOAP/REST)
• SQL Queries
• Version Control (GIT/SVN)
• Code Review
• Debugging
• Test Documentation
• Mentorship