TL;DR

Software Development Engineer In Test (Java): Designing and building automated test frameworks for backend services and APIs with an accent on robust automation, API contract validation, and microservice quality. Focus on developing high-quality JUnit tests, troubleshooting failures, and driving CI/CD improvements.

Location: Must be based in the US due to US-specific benefits and compensation structure.

Salary: $9,920–$14,880 USD per month (based on hourly rate).

Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) is a global leader in game development and interactive entertainment.

What you will do

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and backend test suites using Java.
Write high-quality JUnit tests for RESTful APIs and backend components.
Validate API schemas, request/response structures, and error-handling scenarios.
Create and execute API automation covering functional, regression, and integration layers.
Analyze logs, metrics, and service behavior to diagnose and troubleshoot failures.
Drive improvements in CI/CD pipelines through automation and quality gates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
3+ years of experience in software QE, test automation, or development roles.
Strong experience with Java programming (advanced OOP, collections, generics, lambdas).
Hands-on experience writing tests with JUnit (JUnit5 preferred).
Expertise in API testing for REST-based services and solid understanding of API schema validation.
Experience building and maintaining automation frameworks for backend or microservice architectures.
Familiarity with Git, branching strategies, and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
English: B2 required.

Nice to have

Experience designing test plans and performing domain-driven test analysis.
Familiarity with Spring Boot–based microservices and common backend service patterns.
Hands-on experience with log analysis and observability tools (Splunk preferred).
Understanding of gRPC service testing and related tooling.
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS).
Exposure to scripting using Python or Node.js, and web front-end technologies.

Culture & Benefits

Opportunity to work within an agile, collaborative, and cross-functional team.
Competitive hourly base pay range.
Eligible for comprehensive US-specific benefit offerings including medical, dental, and vision insurance.