Senior QA Automation Engineer (SDK)

TL;DR

Senior QA Automation Engineer (SDK): Strengthening the quality engineering foundation for the SDK by developing robust automation and scalable CI/CD systems with an accent on test strategy and cross-platform reliability. Focus on building complex automation tooling in Python, optimizing build/test workflows, and collaborating across distributed teams in the UK and Ireland.

Location: Hybrid role with teams based in London, Bristol, and Dublin; occasional travel required.

Company

A global leader in entertainment, producing the PlayStation family of products, services, and acclaimed software titles.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support build, test, and release workflows.
• Develop automation and tooling in Python to streamline test orchestration and system validation.
• Create and execute automated tests across unit, integration, and system layers.
• Debug and diagnose issues across complex build, test, and deployment environments.
• Collaborate with SDK teams to align on shared quality initiatives and improve reporting metrics.
• Mentor peers and influence quality engineering approaches across the organization.

Requirements

• Strong experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/Groovy or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Python 3 for automation, tooling, and test orchestration.
• Fluency with Linux and Windows development environments.
• Experience developing and executing automated tests at multiple levels.
• Ability to work effectively across distributed teams in the UK and Ireland.
• Strong communication skills to represent quality engineering perspectives.

Nice to have

• Experience with C/C++, CMake, C#, Rust, or .NET.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or VM orchestration.
• Familiarity with graphics APIs or MLOps.
• Experience with test frameworks like pytest or GTest.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment that embraces diversity and innovation.
• Opportunities for rotational assignments to broaden domain expertise.
• Collaborative culture with a focus on mentoring and sharing best practices.
• Global team environment within a major entertainment brand.