Senior Software Engineer, Quality Engineering (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer, Quality Engineering (Python/CI-CD): Strengthening the Quality Engineering foundation for SDK teams across multiple platforms with an accent on automation, CI/CD pipelines, and system validation. Focus on building scalable test orchestration tools, improving developer feedback loops, and integrating AI-assisted engineering to enhance delivery confidence.

Location: United Kingdom, London

Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment is the company behind the hirify.global brand, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services globally.

What you will do

• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for SDK build, test, and release workflows using Jenkins/Groovy.
• Develop Python-based automation tools for test orchestration, system validation, and quality reporting.
• Create and maintain automated tests across unit, integration, and end-to-end levels.
• Improve system observability and design solutions that are easier to validate and maintain.
• Utilize AI-assisted and agentic engineering technologies to improve coding, debugging, and triage efficiency.
• Mentor peers and influence quality engineering practices across distributed teams.

Requirements

• Strong professional experience with Python for engineering automation and tooling.
• Proven track record of building and improving CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Experience developing automated test frameworks and infrastructure (e.g., pytest, GTest).
• Ability to work comfortably across both Linux and Windows development environments.
• Proficiency in using AI-assisted coding tools and LLMs to improve engineering productivity.
• Must be based in London, UK

Nice to have

• Knowledge of languages such as C, C++, C#, or Rust.
• Experience with CMake build systems or .NET development.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Containers, or VM-based environments.
• Experience with Graphics APIs or desktop application testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a global leader of entertainment and innovation under the hirify.global brand.
• Collaborative environment with coordination across teams in London, Bristol, and Dublin.
• Opportunity to work on world-renowned intellectual properties.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity and fair chance employment.