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We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.\nHere, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.\nIf you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!\nFor our Milan office (Corso Europa) we are currently recruiting for a full-time:\nLead Software Test Engineer\nIs this the role for you?\nPOSITION SUMMARY:\nSkydance is looking for a passionate, self-motivated lead software test engineer to handle all aspects of testing (functional, performance, load, security, etc) across a large multiplatform environment. This individual will be partnering with various teams (product, engineering, and quality) by assisting with the development of processes and tools that allow the organization to excel in its continuous software development initiatives. As code is being delivered multiple times per day, test coverage and automation is crucial in allowing products to deliver quickly to market while maintaining the high level of quality our consumers deserve across our many diverse platforms.\nWhat will you be doing?\nPRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:\nProvide technical quality leadership and guidance to the projects and resources that are assigned by implementing testing best practices\n\nWork on product/project teams developing test plans, test cases and test execution\n\nPartner with software engineering to design and develop tools and to assist in continuous development initiatives\n\nConduct technical assessment of process and teams\n\nPerform load / performance testing where applicable\n\nWork alongside and mentor other test engineers to continuously improve process and provide input into our internal training bootcamps\n\nContribute to and help maintain the testing framework for various types of testing (functional, load/performance, security) on multiple platforms (web, iOS/Android, emerging platforms)\n\nOperate in an agile software delivery methodology focused on testing new features within an iteration and providing near immediate feedback to engineers through test automation\n\nPerform exploratory testing where necessary in addition to regression testing\n\nEffectively communicate complex and/or difficult information to both technical and non-technical audiences\n\nWork in a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting many products on varied release cycles\n\nOversee activities of other QE Engineers contractors\n\nDesign and architect end-to-end test frameworks and strategy from the ground up for large-scale, multiplatform streaming applications, applying appropriate design patterns without over-engineering\n\nLead the adoption of AI-augmented quality engineering practices, including AI-assisted test generation and review, evaluation of AI/LLM feature outputs, and establishing safeguards and data-governance practices (e.g. anonymization) for AI tool usage\n\nPerform hands-on code and test-design review (spotting logic bugs, flaky-prone patterns and bad practices), and hold the line on quality standards across the team\n\nOwn test-suite health: prioritize test maintenance, identify and resolve flaky tests in CI, and drive risk-based and requirements-based coverage decisions\n\nDocument processes and testing knowledge continuously to reduce key-person risk and support knowledge transfer across the team.\n\nWhat are we looking for?\nJOB SKILLS:\nDeep understanding of software quality best practices, with a passion for learning and adopting emerging technologies and methodologies\nSolid software development expertise and technical architecture capabilities\nStrong object-oriented programming background, with a focus on building scalable, reliable, and reusable solutions\nHands-on proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, with practical experience in one or more of C#, PHP, or Java\nExperience working in Unix/Linux environments\nFamiliarity with version control systems such as Git, SVN, and Stash\nExperience with automation and testing tools, including Selenium, WebDriver, JUnit, TestNG, Appium, and Cypress\nProficiency with CI/CD and build automation tools such as Jenkins and Bamboo\nExperience using performance testing tools, including JMeter and LoadRunner\nExperience working within Agile development and testing environments\nUnderstanding of web video playback, encoding, live streaming, and related technologies\nKnowledge of network analysis and proxy tools such as Charles, Fiddler, and HttpWatch\nWorking knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking concepts, content delivery networks (CDNs), database fundamentals, and caching strategies\nExperience with TDD and BDD methodologies is a plus\nStrong coding and analytical problem-solving skills, with hands-on experience writing and debugging unit tests\nGood understanding of test design patterns and the ability to apply them pragmatically when appropriate\nPractical experience leveraging AI within quality engineering, including AI-assisted test generation, prompt engineering, and evaluation of AI/LLM outputs, combined with an awareness of data governance and safety considerations\nExperience designing and building test automation frameworks and architectures from the ground up\nA proactive, self-motivated professional who thrives both independently and as part of a collaborative team\nEXPERIENCE:\nThe ideal candidate should have a background in software engineering and is seasoned in software quality best practices. Additionally, the candidate should have:\n5+ years of designing and working with test automation frameworks and developing automated test scripts (web, mobile & OTT) specifically object-oriented frameworks\n\n5+ years working and testing with various online research and analytics tools\n\n3+ years working with and leading offshore resources\n\nDemonstrated experience designing (not only maintaining) a test automation framework from scratch, including architecture and technology choices\n\nExperience with online streaming video experiences (web, mobile & emerging technologies) a plus\n\nEDUCATION:\nBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related discipline. The combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.\nDoes it sound like you? Apply now and become part of our team!\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\nHiring Salary Range: €55,000-€65,000\nThe hiring salary range for this position applies to Italy. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include lunch vouchers; Cancer Prevention Centres (\"Centri Prevenzioni LILT\"); Parents Package (\"Pacchetto Genitori\"); Employee Discount Program; Tax Assistance; Business Travel Accident Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Well-being programmes, and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement benefits.\nWhat we offer:\nComprehensive compensation and benefits packages.\nComplimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.\nAn exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Skydance's most dynamic teams.\nOpportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.\nUnique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace. \nAbout Skydance\n\n Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. 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