Software Development Engineer in Test II (SDET Contractor)

Summary

Join the Quality Engineering (QE) team supporting PlayStation client software. Your testing work directly shapes performance, stability, and the overall user experience across media features.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automated UI and API tests in Python using tools like pytest and Jenkins
• Test how backend and API changes affect client functionality and user experience
• Review developer pull requests to spot potential client issues early
• Troubleshoot Jenkins jobs and help keep test suites stable and reliable
• Share results, document insights, and collaborate with leads and developers to keep testing practical and effective
• Focus on building confidence through solid test coverage and thoughtful validation

Qualifications

• Skilled in Python 3.11 with hands-on automation experience using pytest 7 or newer
• Experience with UI automation using Appium 2 (preferred) or Selenium 4
• Strong background in API testing with Python tools such as requests, pytest, or Postman
• Proficient with Git for version control and collaborative workflows
• Familiar with test management tools such as qTest or TestRail and Agile development processes
• Experience designing test cases
• Ability to learn about a product and consider how it can be validated

Nice to Have

• Background testing media playback, navigation, or other client-facing user experiences
• Knowledge of front-end quality practices like accessibility or visual regression validation
• Curiosity about PlayStation applications and how customers interact with them