Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Contractor 12 months)
Core
Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies and automation frameworks for UI, API, and backend systems to ensure high-quality feature delivery for PlayStation products.
Role type
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Builds
Robust automation frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing, including device and performance testing.
Domain
Gaming / Consumer Electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Test strategy design, UI/API automation, Python/Java/JavaScript, Selenium/Appium, API testing tools (Postman/REST Assured), CI/CD pipelines, Git, Docker, defect analysis, shift-left testing
Preferred skills
Non-PC device testing (game console/set-top box), React Native, microservices architecture testing, performance/load testing
Technologies
Python, Java, JavaScript, Selenium, Appium, Postman, REST Assured, GraphQL, gRPC, Jenkins, Docker, React Native
Responsibilities
Design and execute test plans across UI, API, and backend systems; Build and scale automation frameworks; Collaborate with engineers and product managers on quality goals; Improve quality engineering practices and standards; Develop reusable test utilities and libraries; Partner with infrastructure teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines; Analyze test results and drive defect resolution; Advocate for shift-left testing approaches.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC