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Discovery - **Location:** Burbank, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,073.0 - $193,278.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, TypeScript, Web Platforms, Software Organization, System Availability, Appium, Backend, Graphql, Software Version Control - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3eb9a41a30372aaa ## About the Role * 8+ years of progressively complex experience in software testing, quality * engineering, or software development. * Proven experience building and maintaining stable, scalable automated test suites in production environments. * Strong programming experience in one or more languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, or Java. * Expertise with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., BDD frameworks, Selenium, API automation tools). * Strong understanding of CI/CD systems, source control, and modern software development practices. * Experience testing complex distributed systems across web, mobile, and backend services. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred skills: * Experience with API automation (REST, GraphQL), mobile automation (Appium), and visual testing tools. * Familiarity with AI-assisted testing or emerging quality engineering practices. * Experience in media, streaming, or consumer-facing digital platforms. ## Description Global QA (GQA) drives a shift-left quality mindset and provides standardized processes, tooling, and expertise across WBD brands. Quality is owned by the entire team, and Software Engineers in Test are frontline owners of quality throughout the development, testing, and delivery lifecycle. We partner closely with Product, Design, and Software Engineering to continuously raise the bar for customer experience and platform reliability., * Design, develop, and evolve robust test automation frameworks and tooling that support long-term scalability, reliability, and maintainability. * Define what, when, and how to automate to maximize quality impact and cost efficiency, considering current and future business needs. * Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, test environments, and deployment. * Partner with Software Engineers to influence system design with testability, reliability, and observability in mind. Quality Execution & Delivery * Lead testing efforts for complex features and initiatives from planning through * deployment, ensuring high confidence releases. * Develop, maintain, and execute automated and manual tests across web, mobile, backend, and platform services. * Analyze test results to identify trends, systemic issues, and root causes, and drive improvements to reduce defect escape and flakiness. * Maintain a high bar for test coverage, stability, and documentation. Collaboration & Influence * Collaborate across product, engineering, and QA to drive cohesive test strategies and share ownership of quality. * Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Influence technical priorities, architectural decisions, and quality practices across teams. 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