SDET Contractor

Why PlayStation

PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work. Today were recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5 PlayStation4 PlayStationVR PlayStationPlus 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 Group Corporation.

PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work. Today were recognised as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5 PlayStation4 PlayStationVR PlayStationPlus PlayStationNow 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.

Software Development Engineer in Test - Contractor

San Francisco CA

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• BS or MS in Engineering Computer Science or related field or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge
• 3 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
• Strong technical analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work efficiently as part of a team and independently
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Bonus Qualifications:

• 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)

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 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.

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.