Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Job Description

Why PlayStation?

Do you have a passion for test-driven development? Want to work at a company where customers have real excitement for the products you help build? We are looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test to join our Client QA team. This person will be testing new and existing features on multiple platforms and devices in a software development environment.

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.

Responsibilities:
• Lead feature testing, create test plans to review with Product Owners and other stakeholders for approval
• Understand application features, ensure testing is completed, and issues are documented
• Work with the QA team to create, maintain, and improve automated test suites and libraries
• Work with console developers to ensure that all features and bug fixes come with automated test coverage
• Collaborate with distributed teams for automation design and development
• Work with the infrastructure team to maintain common services such as CI pipelines

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge
• 4+ years or equivalent experience in intermediate UI automation for web or native applications
• 2+ years experience in a lead capacity, leading small to medium projects
• Proven experience in improving test frameworks from a stability or performance perspective
• Validated experience designing and creating test suites
• Experience with version control solutions (both centralized and distributed)
• Experience maintaining CI systems (Jenkins preferred)
• Experience with Selenium or Appium
• Experience in one or more Programming/Scripting Languages, preferably Python.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with at least one modern web application framework such as Angular/Ember.js/React
• Experience developing or testing a non-PC device (phone/game console/set-top box, etc.)
• Significant experience with both Node.js and Python
• Experience with React Native
• Experience developing or writing test code for a game console
• Profile (Non-Technical)
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Can do attitude; yet challenges status quo
• Works independently under minimal direction with strong work ethic
• Able to work quickly and productively in a fast-paced environment
• A passion for robust code

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.

$153,000 - $229,600 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 or maternity, 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1j650-3-128-79-88-42 in your application.