Comcast - Software Tester - Automation Testing

Description :

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 :

- Write automated test code, using the same standards as a Software Engineer, that allows for repeatable, reliable testing solutions to test the wide functionality of products and software, maintaining automation codebase in a version control system (GIT, SVN). May include creating simple SQL queries for validation of databases and / or writing SOAP and RESTful API automated scripts.

- Create automated testing documentation, including Test Plans, Test Summary Reports etc.

- Execute automated test scripts and presents results to team.

- Analyze broken test cases and diagnose and repair to working order.

- Perform 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.

- Provides technical leadership and consultation with regards to practices, procedures and techniques.

- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance.

- Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.

- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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.

- Test Automation : Strong experience writing automated tests using frameworks for UI, API, and backend validation (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, JUnit, or similar).

- Programming Languages : Proficiency in at least one object-oriented or scripting language such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C# for automation development.

- API Testing : Hands-on experience automating REST and SOAP APIs, including request/response validation, schema validation, and error handling.

- Version Control : Practical experience using Git or SVN for source control, branching, and code collaboration.

- Database Validation : Ability to write basic to intermediate SQL queries for data validation and test assertions.

- Test Framework Design : Experience building and maintaining scalable automation frameworks, including reusable components and utilities.

- CI/CD Integration : Familiarity with integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) to support continuous testing.

- Code Quality & Reviews : Ability to perform code reviews for automation scripts and identify basic issues in front-end or backend code.

- Debugging & Defect Analysis : Strong skills in diagnosing test failures, identifying root causes, and repairing unstable or broken test cases.

- Documentation : Experience creating and maintaining test plans, test cases, and test summary reports for automated testing initiatives.

Education : Bachelor's Degree.

Relevant Work Experience : 5-7 Years.