Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET Contractor)

Join the Quality Engineering (QE) team at PlayStation as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Contractor. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of PlayStation media experiences. You will automate UI and API tests, collaborate closely with developers, and contribute to continuous improvement across the team. The ideal candidate will have strong Python skills, experience with UI automation, and a background in API testing.

• Automate UI and API tests using Python and existing frameworks, ensuring thorough test coverage.
• Collaborate with developers to review pull requests, troubleshoot Jenkins jobs, and maintain test suite stability.
• Take ownership of automation and validation for assigned features, applying a quality-first mindset.
• Comfortable using Jenkins, including creating and troubleshooting jobs and pipelines
• Proficient with Git for version control and collaborative workflows
• Experience with UI automation using Appium 2 (preferred) or Selenium 4
• Experience designing test cases, ability to learn about a product and consider how it can be validated
• Skilled in Python 3.11 with hands-on automation experience using pytest 7 or newer
• Familiar with test management tools such as qTest or TestRail and Agile development processes
• Strong background in API testing with Python tools such as requests, pytest, or Postman
• 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