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Software Development Engineer in Test - Contractor

Software Development Engineer in Test - Contractor

PlayStation Global

San Mateo, CA • On-site

$60 - $65/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 2 hours ago

Job description

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?
Sony Interactive Entertainment isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we're part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.
Software Development Engineer in Test - Contractor
San Mateo, 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 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
  • Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Able to work efficiently as part of a team and independently
  • Strong initiative and 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)

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.
$60-$65 USD
Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.
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.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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