Senior Tester

TL;DR

Senior Tester (QA Testing): Leading quality assurance for hirify.global iPlayer and TV platform experiences with an accent on test strategy, automation frameworks, and broadcast system testing. Focus on mentoring teams, improving test methodologies, and ensuring robust releases for complex broadcast and connected device platforms.

Location: Onsite at Dock House, MediaCityUK, Salford, UK

Salary: £48,000-£53,000

Company

hirify.global is a leading public service broadcaster combining cutting-edge connected technology with complex broadcast systems.

What you will do

• Lead definition and execution of test approaches for complex TV and device products
• Mentor and coach testers to build skills and expertise
• Contribute to test process improvements and automation framework development
• Manage defect triage and test environment/data requirements
• Collaborate with test leadership and wider test community forums
• Perform exploratory testing and work with AWS monitoring tools

Requirements

• Location: Must work onsite in Salford, UK
• Experience testing Web/Mobile/TV platforms and broadcast systems (DTT, DSat, DCable)
• Strong leadership and Agile team experience
• Excellent communication and proactive attitude
• Experience with devices including TV, STB, game consoles, tablets, and mobile

Nice to have

• Experience with performance, load, accessibility testing, and Playwright automation
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud and CI/CD tools like JIRA and Git
• JavaScript/TypeScript knowledge

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible 35-hour workweek
• 25 days annual leave with option to buy more
• Defined pension scheme and discounted health benefits
• Supportive, inclusive environment grounded in hirify.global values
• Opportunities for career and professional development
• Flexible working discussions available at offer stage