Software Tester

About this role

iHeartMedia                                                                               Current employees and contingent workers click  here to apply and search by the Job Posting Title.                                                                               The World's Largest Broadcast Software Provider.   RCS Worldwide is home to four industry-defining brands: RCS, Media Monitors, Mediabase, and Florical Systems — serving the broadcast, music, and media intelligence markets across 120 countries. Every day, thousands of radio and television stations around the world rely on RCS technology to stay on air, sound great, and compete in a rapidly changing landscape.   Here is what makes us different:   We are the company behind the scenes of media that billions of people consume every day. When a song plays on your favorite radio station, when a song charts in the music industry, when a TV network stays on air without a second of downtime — there is a good chance RCS technology played a role. Our portfolio touches every corner of the media ecosystem, from playout and music scheduling to international advertising intelligence and airplay analytics.   We are a global team passionate about the industry we serve and moving with the speed and ambition to lead it forward.   If this opportunity excites you, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. At RCS Worldwide, we know that great talent comes from many different backgrounds and experiences. We're committed to building an inclusive, collaborative workplace where people can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.                                                                                What We Need: Florical Systems is hiring an Intermediate Software Tester to join the team responsible for developing and validating software used at the core of the world's largest and most recognized broadcast television operations.

As a Software Tester, you will evaluate the functionality, reliability, and performance of our software across a broad range of technologies. You will identify and investigate issues, clearly communicate your findings, and work closely with developers and other team members to help ensure our products meet the standards required for mission-critical broadcast environments.

This position provides an opportunity to expand your software testing and technical skills while gaining experience with the systems and technologies that support modern television operations.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position.                                                                               What You'll Do: • Develop and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for broadcast television software. • Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and exploratory testing. • Identify, reproduce, document, and track software defects through resolution using Atlassian Jira. • Verify software fixes and perform appropriate regression testing to identify unintended effects. • Analyze software and system behavior using application logs, diagnostic tools, SQL queries, databases, APIs, and other available data. • Write SQL queries and analyze SQL Server and MongoDB databases as part of software testing and troubleshooting. • Review and modify JSON, XML, and other configuration or data files used by the systems under test. • Deploy and configure software in containerized test environments and troubleshoot associated container platforms. • Install, configure, and troubleshoot broadcast industry equipment used in software test environments. • Install and configure COTS hardware used in test systems, including servers, network switches, and related equipment. • Configure and troubleshoot LAN connectivity and other networking required within non-production test environments. • Create documentation, as needed, including test results, defect details, procedures, and installation or configuration notes. • Collaborate with software developers, product owners, support personnel, and other team members to understand requirements, investigate issues, and validate expected behavior. • Participate in Agile development activities, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. • Contribute to the continued improvement of test processes, test coverage, automation, and product quality.

                                                                              What You'll Need: Skills and Experience Required • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, a related technical field, or equivalent relevant work experience. • Ability to develop and execute test cases and test scenarios from requirements, specifications, and expected system behavior. • Experience identifying, reproducing, documenting, and communicating software defects. • Working knowledge of LAN/WAN networking concepts, including TCP/IP and common network troubleshooting techniques. • Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Windows operating systems. • Working knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases. • Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical skills, including the ability to investigate application logs, configuration files, databases, and system behavior. • Ability to communicate technical information clearly and professionally in written and verbal form, including defect reports, test results, and technical documentation.

Preferred • Professional experience performing software testing, including functional, regression, integration, or system testing. • Experience working within a software development lifecycle and an Agile development environment. • Experience developing or maintaining automated software tests. • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other container technologies. • Experience with cloud platforms or cloud-based application environments. • Experience with or knowledge of a modern programming or scripting langua

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