Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Sony Playstation; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in entertainment technology is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to enhance automation and ensure quality software applications across multiple platforms. The role involves designing test frameworks and leading automation strategies. Ideal candidates have over 6 years of experience in automated testing and strong skills in JavaScript, Selenium, and Agile methodologies. This position is located in Waterloo, Canada and offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in automated test case development for full stack applications.
• Experience architecting testing frameworks from scratch.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design test frameworks and guide teams in building automation infrastructure.
• Lead the development of standard methodologies for automation.
• Collaborate with globally distributed teams to deliver high quality software products.

Skills

Test automation

Agile methodology

End-to-end testing

JavaScript

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Appium

PyTest

Job description

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Have a passion for automation? Desire to work at a company where millions of customers have real excitement for the products you help implement? At PlayStation, we are looking for engineers to join a global initiative in robust test automation, accessibility, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment systems.

We are searching for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) who can help ensure we\'re able to continue to grow our capabilities without negatively impacting our enthusiastic user base.

In this role you will collaborate very closely with other QE and Devs on the team to ensure high-quality for our applications and content delivery across multiple platforms. You will be responsible for contributing to the automation and overall quality of critical applications used by our game developing partners, as well as actively engaging with the team in identifying defects of new features and helping to identify their root cause while bringing them to resolution. The ideal candidate will be an emerging leader and have a solid foundation in automation development and software testing principles, strong experience in end-to-end testing enterprise applications with complex business rules, and be passionate about delivering high-quality software applications.

Responsibilities

• Design test frameworks and guide teams in building automation infrastructure
• Lead in the development and implementation of standard methodologies for automation, continuous build and deploy, automated testing, multi-functional end-to-end testing, including device testing, and performance testing
• Work with globally distributed teams to engage early and provide continuous delivery of high quality software products that delight Sony customers
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Product Managers to understand feature requirements, identify testing requirements and estimates, and develop new features in QE testing architecture
• Audit and maintain various Jenkins Jobs and report statuses
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve the QE process
• Expand testing and automation across teams to promote ownership of quality
• Maintain and improve existing JavaScript based automation framework
• Assist with production deployment support and post release
• Report and verify defects

This Role Will Require Knowledge Of

Testing – studied and practiced a variety of test techniques and methodologies, and are familiar with prominent voices in the online testing community

Test automation – passion for robust, maintainable code and knowledge of test automation to a level where the pros and cons of various automation approaches can be discussed.

Agile software development – understand the common methodologies and can articulate how a strong tester can best support their team in that context

Requirements

• 6+ years or equivalent experience in automated test case development for full stack applications including test framework development
• Some experience leading a team through testing of complex features
• Experience architecting testing frameworks from scratch
• Automation development using JavaScript and Selenium WebDriver or Appium and PyTest
• Moderate knowledge of Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Average knowledge of Git
• Good understanding of modern software engineering including web technologies, continuous integration, and automation development
• Curious about learning new software testing methodology and technologies
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ambitious with an ability to take initiative
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• End-to-end testing experience

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In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$114,900 — $172,300 CAD

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

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