TL;DR

Senior QA Automation Engineer (Python): Building robust, scalable testing infrastructure and automation frameworks for Linux-based services and applications with an accent on architecting and scaling quality efforts using Python and BDD. Focus on developing advanced automated test suites, leveraging AI, and driving "shift-left" testing methodologies across a global business.

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Company

%hirify_global% is a global leader in consumer electronics, dedicated to delivering seamless, high-quality streaming experiences to millions of users worldwide.

What you will do

Design, develop, and maintain sophisticated automation frameworks, transforming complex test requirements into robust Python-based scripts following BDD principles.
Lead the validation of core software components and Linux-based system services, including deep-dive testing and debugging of backend services.
Manage and optimize automated test execution pipelines within Jenkins and Docker, integrating automated suites into the CI/CD lifecycle and leveraging AI tools.
Work directly with software development teams and global engineering stakeholders to resolve complex integration blockers and improve delivery effectiveness.
Oversee the defect lifecycle in Jira, providing expert-level technical analysis, including Linux system logs, stack traces, and memory profiling.
Actively identify manual bottlenecks and replace them with automated, self-healing solutions, driving the adoption of new technologies and AI-driven testing strategies.

Requirements

Expert proficiency in Python and extensive experience architecting BDD frameworks (e.g., Behave, Pytest-bdd).
Solid understanding of Linux internals and the ability to read and debug C/C++ or other low-level languages for root-cause analysis.
Extensive experience in software quality engineering, specifically with distributed systems, APIs, or embedded software platforms.
Expert-level experience with Jira, TestRail, Git, Docker, and Jenkins.
Proven ability to use AI, data-driven insights, and telemetry to improve testing coverage and system observability.
Excellent interpersonal skills to navigate relationships with cross-functional engineering teams and international stakeholders.

Nice to have

Experience with container orchestration and cloud-native testing.

Culture & Benefits

Make a valuable contribution at %hirify_global%, the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world.
Work in a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander.
Join a global team focused on innovation, collaboration, and building products that redefine how people watch TV.
Gain meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.