QA Engineer (New York)

STAND 8 provides end to end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and with offices in Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, and more including internationally in Mexico and India We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join the Technology Digital Operations team. This role is ideal for a highly detail-oriented QA Engineer or seasoned QA tester who excels in validating digital applications and ensuring exceptional user experiences across web, mobile, and OTT platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep testing expertise, strong communication skills, and a passion for maintaining the highest quality standards in a fast-moving digital environment. Responsibilities Core QA and Testing Design and review test cases based on US and international market requirements. Proactively expand test coverage by incorporating creative, out-of-the-box testing scenarios that a skilled QA tester would anticipate. Perform regression, smoke, and sanity testing across a suite of OTT and digital devices. Conduct standard release regression validation for successful production deployments and app store submissions. Monitor and validate live digital product performance in production environments. Operate with the analytical mindset of a dedicated QA tester to uncover edge cases and ensure superior product stability. Agile, Communication & Reporting Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily standups, planning, retrospectives). Support remote teams, triage issues, and determine priority of tasks. Manage and track defect creation, updates, and status throughout test execution. Report test status to Test Managers, Project Managers, and Release Managers. Qualifications 5+ years experience in QA processes and test management tools (Test Rails, QC, Xray, Jira, Confluence). Experience with website support and dynamic content testing. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and SDLC. Experience testing web, mobile, connected devices, and OTT applications. Knowledge of connected/OTT platforms (tvOS, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Xbox, PS4, etc.). Experience with REST API testing using Postman or SOAPUI. Experience validating applications with video/media playback. Strong skills in planning QA/UAT and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Understanding of networking, SSL, firewalls, CDN, and DRM. Experience with Charles Proxy, Splunk, or similar log analysis tools. Ability to learn and understand complex end-to-end system workflows. Desired Qualifications Prior experience with desktop, mobile, connected device, or OTT development/support. SDK testing experience. Strong foundations in manual testing Strong experience in iOS/Apple testing, preferrable in media/entertainment and/or video streaming environment Familiarity with automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress). Experience with mobile automation tools (BrowserStack, Appium, Espresso). Experience maintaining automation frameworks. Understanding of DevOps concepts. Passion for digital media, streaming, and entertainment technology. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Experience with product support is a plus. Strong organization and multitasking skills. Benefits Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) through Anthem Dental/Vision/Various Ancillary coverages through Unum 401(k) retirement savings plan Paid-time-off options Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discount programs through ADP WorkforceNow Additional Details The base range for this contract position is $60 - $70 / per hour, depending on experience. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered About Us STAND 8 provides end-to-end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and globally with offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Mexico, Japan, India, and more. STAND 8 focuses on the bleeding edge of technology and leverages automation, process, marketing, and over fifteen years of success and growth to provide a world-class experience for our customers, partners, and employees. Our mission is to impact the world positively by creating success through PEOPLE, PROCESS, and TECHNOLOGY. Check out more at www.stand8.io; and reach out today to explore opportunities to grow together! By applying to this position, your data will be processed in accordance with the STAND 8 Privacy Policy.