Quality Engineer II

Overview

VERSANT is a leading force in news, sports and entertainment — home to iconic and trusted brands that inspire, inform, and delight audiences. Our unique combination of content, technology and services enriches the cultural fabric, igniting passions, sparking conversations, and connecting people to what they love most.

As an independent, publicly traded company, VERSANT brings together powerhouse cable networks — including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel — with dynamic digital and direct-to-consumer brands such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, Golf Now, Golf Pass, and Sports Engine. Together, these businesses reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across every screen and service.

VERSANT is an industry-changing media company fueled by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong foundation and a forward-looking vision, VERSANT empowers creativity, embraces change, and drives connection in an ever-evolving world.

Job Description

The Quality Engineer II is responsible for test planning, design, execution, and automation for Rotten Tomatoes mobile applications, both iOS and Android.

• Perform software quality testing, including black box testing, white box testing, user acceptance testing, and maintenance regression testing
• Evaluate testing and inspection plans for projects of varying technology, complexity, and size
• Develop and document test scripts, test cases, defect tracking and reports
• Ability to work independently and own quality for business initiatives
• Create and maintain manual and/or automated test maintenance scripts, test data, and other deliverables related to the software quality assurance (SQA) process
• Review log files and other run-time documentation for defects and issues
• Under direction of product management, participate in user acceptance testing
• Perform maintenance regression testing
• Work closely with development teams to support and implement applications
• Interest in both front end and API level testing, and understanding how each layer – front end, backend, data storage – interacts to make a software product work. Primary area is mobile applications, but it is important to know the backend that drives them
• Ability to perform validations and troubleshooting at a database level, primarily SQL and Mongo
• Other duties as assigned

• A college degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience (1-3+ years)
• Mobile application specific testing experience is ideal
• Prior Quality Engineering experience (1-3+ years)
• Test Automation experience is a plus, mobile application specific experience is ideal

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a changing environment
• Curiosity of how things work and a love for breaking things
• Team player with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Must have a hunter mindset, wanting to dig for details and be exploratory rather than expecting to be delivered complete requirements. An ownership mindset is critical.
• Be passionate about technology trends and all things related to testing
• An ownership mindset is critical.

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-Versant worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

This position may require up to 10% travel for onsite collaboration and meetings at a Versant office location, based on the needs of the business. The final round of the interview process will be conducted in person.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by…