Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Contractor 12 months)

Join PlayStation as a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test for a 12-month contract. You will design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies across UI, API, and backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, build and maintain automation frameworks, and advocate for a shift-left testing approach. The role requires strong experience in API testing tools, modern development and DevOps tools, and a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle.

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases across UI, API, and backend systems to ensure high-quality feature delivery.
• Build, maintain, and scale robust automation frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing, including device and performance testing.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to define test coverage and quality goals early in the development lifecycle.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment with minimal supervision
• Strong experience with API testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Postman, REST Assured, GraphQL, gRPC)
• Familiarity with modern development and DevOps tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Docker)
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle, CI/CD practices, and test methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in UI and API test automation for web and/or mobile applications
• 5+ years of experience in software testing, including designing and executing test plans and test cases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium and/or Appium
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python (preferred), Java, or JavaScript
• Experience with performance, load, and scalability testing tools and practices
• Test or development experience on a non-PC device (phone/game console/set-top box, etc.)
• Experience with React Native
• Exposure to microservices architecture and distributed system testing strategies