Tester - Solution Testing (manual)

We don’t just believe in better. We make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky.

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.

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.

Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there’s free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

• 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.
• 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).

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

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.