Software Development Engineer in Test - Contractor

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?</strong></p> <p>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.</p></div><h2><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Software Development Engineer in Test - Contractor</strong></span></h2> <h2><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>San Mateo, CA</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="color: #000000;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">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.</span></p> <h2><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Primary Responsibilities:</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Plan and complete QE related activities; build test plan, test cases, and implement to ensure the quality of new features</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Review product requirements and technical design documents to understand how the feature works on the PlayStation console and create effective testing strategies</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Build, maintain and improve test automation frameworks, and help teams set up automation infrastructure</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Develop automated UI and API tests to increase automation coverage</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Report, track and verify defects as well as monitor automation jobs. Provide status reports to leadership and other key partners.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Collaborate with distributed teams for multi-functional test plan design and execution</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Requirements:</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">BS or MS in Engineering, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">3-5 years or equivalent experience in UI automation for web applications</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Solid experience writing automated tests in Python, JavaScript, C ++ or any other Programming Language</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Experience with Selenium or Appium or UI Automation technologies</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Knowledge and experience testing APIs (RESTful), Libraries, SDK/Application Frameworks, Native Applications</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Experience with at least one modern web application framework, preferably React</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Able to work efficiently as part of a team and independently</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Strong initiative and outstanding verbal and written communication skills</span></p> </li> </ul> <h2><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Bonus Qualifications:</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Experience developing or writing test code/scripting for a game console or set-top box</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Experience developing an application (game application is extra bonus)</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Practical experience using development and deployment tools: Git, Jenkins, Docker</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000 !important;"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Experience using source control (esp. Git) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins or Circle CI)</span></p> </li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>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.&nbsp;<br><br>Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.<br><br>In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click <strong><a href="https://www.dzconnex.com/summary-of-benefits" target="_blank">here</a></strong>&nbs