PlayStation Global

SeniorSoftwareDevelopmentEngineerinTest

€85–125k ~AI est. Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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The Brief

“Senior Software Development Engineer in Test at PlayStation Global. Skills: Test automation, API testing, UI automation, CI/CD. Design comprehensive test strategies. Develop comprehensive test plans”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Debugging skills; Problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience, 5+ years of experience in software testing, 3+ years of hands-on experience in UI and API test automation, Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or JavaScript, Experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium and/or Appium, Experience with API testing tools and frameworks, Familiarity with modern development and DevOps tools, Solid understanding of software development lifecycle, CI/CD practices, and test methodologies, Analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills, Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment with minimal supervision, Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

Test or development experience on a non-PC device, Experience with React Native, Exposure to microservices architecture and distributed system testing strategies, Experience with performance, load, and scalability testing tools and practices

What You'll Do.

Design comprehensive test strategies

Develop comprehensive test plans

Execute comprehensive test cases

Ensure high-quality feature delivery

Collaborate with software engineers

Collaborate with product managers

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Build automation frameworks

Maintain automation frameworks

Scale automation frameworks

Improve quality engineering practices

Introduce new standards

Introduce new processes

Drive adoption across teams

Develop reusable test utilities

Develop reusable APIs

Develop reusable libraries

Enhance existing automation frameworks

Partner with infrastructure teams

Design CI/CD pipelines

Implement CI/CD pipelines

Optimize CI/CD pipelines

Implement quality gates

Optimize quality gates

Identify root causes of defects

Work with development teams

Drive timely resolution

Advocate for shift-left testing

Embed quality practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Development teams

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Agile environment

Full Job Description

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment? 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. Join PlayStation's global initiative to build innovative test automation systems in a sophisticated environment. Engage with engineers, product owners, and designers to ensure high-quality products for millions of users. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases across UI, API, and backend systems to ensure high-quality feature delivery. Collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to define test coverage and quality goals early in the development lifecycle. Build, maintain, and scale robust automation frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing, including device and performance testing. Continuously improve quality engineering practices by introducing new standards, tools, and processes, and driving their adoption across teams. Develop reusable test utilities, APIs, and libraries to improve efficiency and consistency in automation. Maintain and enhance existing automation frameworks (Python, Selenium, etc.) for scalability, reliability, and performance. Partner with infrastructure teams to design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines and quality gates. Analyze test results, identify root causes of defects, and work with development teams to drive time

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