Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Join PlayStation as a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test. In this role, you will design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies and plans across UI, API, and backend systems. You will collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to define test coverage and quality goals early in the development lifecycle. You will also build, maintain, and scale robust automation frameworks, continuously improve quality engineering practices, and analyze test results to drive timely resolution of defects.

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