Junior Test Engineer (Contract)

This 12-month contract position for a Junior Test Engineer at San Diego Studios involves supporting and executing test automation, creating and maintaining automated test scripts, and contributing to automation coverage. The role requires working with existing automation frameworks, adhering to coding practices, and collaborating with development and QA teams. Continuous learning and mentorship are encouraged to improve technical and testing abilities, including exploring AI-assisted testing approaches.

Must Have

• Create and maintain automated test scripts
• Help identify test cases that can be automated
• Contribute to increasing automation coverage
• Use existing automation frameworks
• Follow team's coding and automation standards
• Participate in code reviews
• Basic proficiency in C# or Java
• Experience writing automated tests or working with automation frameworks
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Basic understanding of how to identify good candidates for test automation
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical teammates

Perks & Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Wellness program
• Employee discounts for Sony products
• Bonus package eligibility

Junior Test Engineer (12-Month Contract)

Onsite at San Diego Studios

Reports to: Test Engineering Manager / Test Engineering Lead

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Test Automation Support & Execution

• Create and maintain automated test scripts with guidance from senior engineers.
• Help identify test cases that can be automated.
• Contribute to increasing automation coverage across projects through routine test execution and updates.

Working With Automation Frameworks

• Use existing automation frameworks to build reliable, reusable tests.
• Assist in maintaining framework components and fixing minor issues as you grow your skills.
• Collaborate with developers and QA teams to ensure automated tests fit smoothly into the development workflow.

Quality, Coding Practices & Reliability

• Follow the team’s coding and automation standards to ensure consistent, maintainable tests.
• Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and improve test quality.
• Help ensure automated tests contribute to overall product stability and release confidence.

Collaboration, Growth & Continuous Learning

• Work closely with developers and QA teams to introduce automation earlier in the development process.
• Seek mentorship and feedback from experienced engineers to improve your technical and testing abilities.
• Stay curious and open to learning new tools, technologies, and AI-assisted testing approaches.

Required Skills and Capabilities

• Basic proficiency in at least one programming language used in test automation (e.g., C#, Java).
• Some experience writing automated tests or working with automation frameworks (coursework, projects, or internships are welcome).
• Familiarity with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and how automated tests fit into build pipelines.
• A basic understanding of how to identify good candidates for test automation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teammates.
• A desire to learn and grow in test automation, including exploring new methods such as AI-assisted testing.