Software Development Engineer In Test (Contractor)

TL;DR

Software Development Engineer in Test (Contractor): Testing new and existing features on multiple platforms and devices in a software development environment with an accent on ensuring quality of automation and test frameworks. Focus on building, maintaining and improving test automation frameworks, and helping teams set up automation infrastructure.

Location: San Mateo, CA

Salary: $60 — $65 USD

Company

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.

What you will do

• 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

Nice to have

• 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)

Culture & Benefits

• Eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision.