Job Description
Job description
About the job
Are you a visionary thought leader, passionate about innovation and breaking boundaries?
We’re seeking a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure the quality of our cutting-edge video streaming platform - a pivotal role defining and implementing quality assurance strategies, methodologies, and processes across multiple platforms, including web, mobile (Android & iOS), TV applications, and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, values transparency, and wants to make a lasting mark on an evolving industry.
About BitKernel
The Migration to North America
Passionate vision, a portfolio of successfully delivering innovative video products and services to underserved markets around the globe, and courageous leadership. Bitkernel Technology Inc. is on a mission to continue revolutionizing digital video experiences and creating value through complete content ecosystems.
With our newly established HQ in vibrant Austin, TX and another office in stunning Vancouver, B.C., we are building the future of our company in North America, breaking ground with our innovative streaming platform, Goose.
We believe that our success is founded upon open-minded, empathetic leaders who blend deep technical knowledge with strong emotional intelligence. Leaders in our company must have:
• Elite technical prowess and continuously seek to advance their skills.
• An exceptional ability to think strategically and seek out unknown possibilities
• Demonstrated success managing people in dynamic, cross-cultural, geographically diverse teams within both traditional and matrixed organization structures.
Why Join Bitkernel?
We’re building a next-generation self-serve SaaS platform that empowers content creators, broadcasters, and media companies to launch, manage, and scale their OTT and video streaming services seamlessly. Our customers, from live channels to AVOD platforms and niche SVOD apps, are redefining media delivery across Android, iOS, Web, and SmartTV platforms. As a fast-scaling company, we combine the energy of a startup with the impact of an established product.
What We Offer:
• A chance to lead major technical decisions with C-level influence
• A highly collaborative, innovation-driven team
• Executive commitment to long-term R&D investment
• Complex, global-scale challenges that push your thinking
About the Role
What you expect from this role..
Within an agile team environment, you will:
• Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance strategies, plans, and test cases covering functional, performance, security, and usability testing.
• Define and enforce quality assurance standards and best practices across the software development lifecycle.
• Oversee the execution of test cases and analysis of test results, identifying and reporting bugs and defects.
• Collaborate closely with development, product, and operations teams, potentially across different time zones, to ensure timely release of high-quality software.
• Manage testing resources, including hardware, software, and test environments, considering the needs of a distributed team.
• Introduce and implement test automation frameworks and tools to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Track and report on key quality metrics, such as defect density, test coverage, and test execution time.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest testing technologies and methodologies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the quality assurance process and methodologies. This includes identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Champion quality throughout the organization, promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Effectively manage communication and collaboration within the team and with other stakeholders, taking into account time zone differences and cultural nuances. This includes scheduling meetings, facilitating communication channels, and ensuring clear and timely information dissemination.
Methodology of Testing Process:
• Implement and manage a mixed approach of Agile and Waterfall testing methodologies, adapting to project needs and the distributed team structure.
• Utilize a risk-based testing approach to prioritize critical test areas and optimize testing efforts.
• Employ various testing techniques including exploratory testing, regression testing, performance testing, security testing, and usability testing.
• Implement and manage test automation for efficient and repeatable testing, leveraging the skills and availability of the distributed team.
• Establish clear processes for bug tracking, reporting, and resolution across different time zones.
What we are looking for..
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance
• Demonstrated experience managing and collaborating with international teams across multiple time zones.
• Strong understanding of video streaming technologies and protocols (HLS, DASH, etc.).
• Experience testing SaaS applications and microservices architectures.
• Familiarity with Java/Spring Framework, Redis, MySQL, and other related backend technologies.
• Experience with Kotlin, Kotlin Multiplatform, and Compose is a strong plus.
• Experience with testing on various platforms, including web browsers, Android, iOS, Smart TVs, and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).
• Expertise in developing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JUnit, Espresso, Compose testing library).
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with a focus on cross-cultural communication and collaboration.
• Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling) is a plus.
• Experience with security testing tools and techniques is a plus.
Who you are and what you bring to the table...
• Startup Hustle: You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a hands-on, problem-solving attitude.
• Boundary-Breaking Vision: You challenge conventions to pioneer innovative, world-class user interfaces.
• AI-Enhanced Innovation: You harness AI to supercharge development workflows and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
About the job
Are you a visionary thought leader, passionate about innovation and breaking boundaries?
We’re seeking a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure the quality of our cutting-edge video streaming platform - a pivotal role defining and implementing quality assurance strategies, methodologies, and processes across multiple platforms, including web, mobile (Android & iOS), TV applications, and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, values transparency, and wants to make a lasting mark on an evolving industry.
About BitKernel
The Migration to North America
Passionate vision, a portfolio of successfully delivering innovative video products and services to underserved markets around the globe, and courageous leadership. Bitkernel Technology Inc. is on a mission to continue revolutionizing digital video experiences and creating value through complete content ecosystems.
With our newly established HQ in vibrant Austin, TX and another office in stunning Vancouver, B.C., we are building the future of our company in North America, breaking ground with our innovative streaming platform, Goose.
We believe that our success is founded upon open-minded, empathetic leaders who blend deep technical knowledge with strong emotional intelligence. Leaders in our company must have:
• Elite technical prowess and continuously seek to advance their skills.
• An exceptional ability to think strategically and seek out unknown possibilities
• Demonstrated success managing people in dynamic, cross-cultural, geographically diverse teams within both traditional and matrixed organization structures.
Why Join Bitkernel?
We’re building a next-generation self-serve SaaS platform that empowers content creators, broadcasters, and media companies to launch, manage, and scale their OTT and video streaming services seamlessly. Our customers, from live channels to AVOD platforms and niche SVOD apps, are redefining media delivery across Android, iOS, Web, and SmartTV platforms. As a fast-scaling company, we combine the energy of a startup with the impact of an established product.
What We Offer:
• A chance to lead major technical decisions with C-level influence
• A highly collaborative, innovation-driven team
• Executive commitment to long-term R&D investment
• Complex, global-scale challenges that push your thinking
About the Role
What you expect from this role..
Within an agile team environment, you will:
• Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance strategies, plans, and test cases covering functional, performance, security, and usability testing.
• Define and enforce quality assurance standards and best practices across the software development lifecycle.
• Oversee the execution of test cases and analysis of test results, identifying and reporting bugs and defects.
• Collaborate closely with development, product, and operations teams, potentially across different time zones, to ensure timely release of high-quality software.
• Manage testing resources, including hardware, software, and test environments, considering the needs of a distributed team.
• Introduce and implement test automation frameworks and tools to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Track and report on key quality metrics, such as defect density, test coverage, and test execution time.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest testing technologies and methodologies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the quality assurance process and methodologies. This includes identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Champion quality throughout the organization, promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Effectively manage communication and collaboration within the team and with other stakeholders, taking into account time zone differences and cultural nuances. This includes scheduling meetings, facilitating communication channels, and ensuring clear and timely information dissemination.
Methodology of Testing Process:
• Implement and manage a mixed approach of Agile and Waterfall testing methodologies, adapting to project needs and the distributed team structure.
• Utilize a risk-based testing approach to prioritize critical test areas and optimize testing efforts.
• Employ various testing techniques including exploratory testing, regression testing, performance testing, security testing, and usability testing.
• Implement and manage test automation for efficient and repeatable testing, leveraging the skills and availability of the distributed team.
• Establish clear processes for bug tracking, reporting, and resolution across different time zones.
What we are looking for..
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance
• Demonstrated experience managing and collaborating with international teams across multiple time zones.
• Strong understanding of video streaming technologies and protocols (HLS, DASH, etc.).
• Experience testing SaaS applications and microservices architectures.
• Familiarity with Java/Spring Framework, Redis, MySQL, and other related backend technologies.
• Experience with Kotlin, Kotlin Multiplatform, and Compose is a strong plus.
• Experience with testing on various platforms, including web browsers, Android, iOS, Smart TVs, and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).
• Expertise in developing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JUnit, Espresso, Compose testing library).
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with a focus on cross-cultural communication and collaboration.
• Experience with performance and load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling) is a plus.
• Experience with security testing tools and techniques is a plus.
Who you are and what you bring to the table...
• Startup Hustle: You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a hands-on, problem-solving attitude.
• Boundary-Breaking Vision: You challenge conventions to pioneer innovative, world-class user interfaces.
• AI-Enhanced Innovation: You harness AI to supercharge development workflows and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Vancouver offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.
