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Sr Software Development Engineer in Test (Contractor)

12 Hours ago • 3 Years + • Quality Assurance • $56,000 PA - $85,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Contractor) at PlayStation, you'll be responsible for building innovative and robust test automation, tooling, and CI/CD for the application team. Key responsibilities include reviewing product requirements, designing testing strategies, developing automated tests (Python, Pytest, Selenium/Appium), working with developers to ensure test coverage, maintaining the automation framework, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll also mentor team members, promote automation, monitor Jenkins jobs, and contribute to delivering high-quality software products. The role requires strong experience in UI automation for web applications, expertise in Python and testing frameworks, and familiarity with modern web application frameworks (preferably React).
Must have:
  • 3+ years UI automation experience
  • Python & Pytest expertise
  • Selenium/Appium experience
  • React framework knowledge
  • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • l10n, a11y, performance testing experience
  • Experience with non-console development/testing
Perks:
  • Top-tier benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
  • Matching 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Sony product discounts
  • Bonus package (potential)

Job Details

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Sr Software Development Engineer in Test (Contractor)

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

Do you have a passion for development and automation? Do you have a passion for delivering the best experiences to users? At PlayStation, we are looking for self-motivated and highly proactive engineers to join us in building innovative and robust test automation, tooling, and CI/CD for our application team. We love building applications and systems that millions of people use. We strive to be at the forefront of development technologies and a company that values diversity.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Review product requirements and design documents to understand how the feature works and build effective testing strategies.

  • Drive the QA Plan for UI testing; build concrete test plans, write solid test cases, and implement them to ensure the quality of features. Identify testing needs for l10n, a11y, and performance testing.

  • Plan and implement automated tests for applications on and off the PlayStation console.

  • Work closely with developers to ensure that all features and bug fixes come with automated test coverage.

  • Maintain and enhance existing Python based automation framework

  • Engage in cross-team test initiatives for new and evolving features

  • Drive high standards of quality for both engineering decisions and customer-facing features

  • Report, track and verify defects

  • Understanding of layered architecture of a software and how to effectively test such a system.

  • Passionate about Quality and strives to improve process, proposes standard methodologies and drives their usage across multiple teams.

  • Mentor other team members to level-up the skills and quality of the team, and provide advice to teams within engineering.

  • Promote use of automation across teams to improve speed of testing.

  • Monitor and maintain various Jenkins jobs and report statuses.

  • Work with globally distributed teams to engage early and provide continuous delivery of high quality software products that delight Sony customers

  • Interact and work on a day-to-day basis with various stakeholders outside of QE organization.

  • Work in a fast paced software release environment.

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge.

  • At least 3 years or equivalent experience in advanced UI automation for web applications.

  • Previous experience writing automated tests in Python and Pytest.

  • Experience developing or testing on a non-console setup (mobile, windows, web, etc.)

  • Experience with Selenium or Appium.

  • Experience with at least one modern web application framework, preferably React

  • Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

  • Able to work both independently and collaboratively as needed.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. 

In addition, this role
is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

 

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$56 - $85 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.  


For more information about our company, please visit SonyInteractive.com. For more information about PlayStation products, please visit PlayStation.com.

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