Software Development Engineer in Test - Contractor

Do you have a passion for test automation? We are looking for self-motivated, quick-starter and highly proactive individuals to join our full stack team, who will be testing new and existing features on multiple platforms and devices in a software development environment and ensuring quality of automation and test frameworks.

At PlayStation, we are passionate about both collaboration and technology. We love building the systems that millions of people use and are our own first customers. We strive to be at the forefront of development technologies and are a diverse company with teams on four continents.

Plan and complete QE related activities; build test plan, test cases, and implement to ensure the quality of new features

Review product requirements and technical design documents to understand how the feature works on the PlayStation console and create effective testing strategies

Build, maintain and improve test automation frameworks, and help teams set up automation infrastructure

Develop automated UI and API tests to increase automation coverage

Report, track and verify defects as well as monitor automation jobs. Provide status reports to leadership and other key partners.

Collaborate with distributed teams for multi-functional test plan design and execution

BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent

3-5 years or equivalent experience in UI automation for web applications

Solid experience writing automated tests in Python, JavaScript, C ++ or any other Programming Language

Experience with Selenium or Appium or UI Automation technologies

Knowledge and experience testing APIs (RESTful), Libraries, SDK/Application Frameworks, Native Applications

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

Able to work efficiently as part of a team and independently

Strong initiative and outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Experience developing or writing test code/scripting for a game console or set-top box

Experience developing an application (game application is extra bonus)

Practical experience using development and deployment tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker

Experience using source control (esp. Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins or Circle CI)

At SIE, working with our partners, 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 individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.