Cert Ops Compliance Tester

Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BUPA Private Medical Insurance

Dental Scheme

28 days holiday per year

Free eye test and glasses voucher

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Subsidised Café

Access to cycle garage and showers

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited is seeking a dedicated QA Tester to join the CertOps testing team in Liverpool. The role involves on-site testing from 8am to 7pm within a 4 days on / 4 days off shift pattern, ensuring submissions meet Technical Requirements across PS platforms including PSVR.

You will learn CertOps procedures, keep updated with TRCs, and report issues clearly while collaborating with staff to maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in testing
• Clear oral and written communication with team leads
• Experience using common office tools (MS Office)
• Familiarity with test procedures and TRCs is a plus

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly test submissions for compliance with Technical Requirements Checklist across platforms including PSVR
• Develop knowledge of CertOps testing practices and procedures
• Learn updated CertOps procedures and adjust testing accordingly
• Raise issues with test procedures to Team Leaders and suggest solutions

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Tools

SHIP

Unity

Job description

This role follows a 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern, working from 8am to 7pm, and is based on site at our PlayStation office on Old Hall Street, Liverpool. Join our fast-paced environment where your drive, curiosity, and attention to detail will make a real impact. We're seeking passionate individuals to help ensure all bugs are swiftly identified, thoroughly investigated, and clearly reported within the Certification & Operations team. This role is critical to the delivery of projects and releases throughout the year. What you'll be doing:

• Thoroughly test all submissions to ensure compliance with the Technical Requirements Checklist across all supported platforms, including PSVR.
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of SIEE CertOps testing practices and procedures
• Quickly learn any updated CertOps procedures and/or TRC requirements and alter testing accordingly
• Raise any issues with test procedure and processes to Team Leaders, offering solutions where applicable.
• Support and assist in the training of any member of staff when necessary
• Check the content of applications for Legal issues, copyrights and age rating issues

Bug Testing

• Ensure all bugs are identified and thoroughly investigated and recorded (existing & new version codes)
• Communication - Provide accurate progress updates to direct line manager, when requested
• Ensure all relevant CertOps procedures are followed and compliance adhered too
• Keep up to date with all PlayStation platforms, their respective TRCs and requirements.
• Learn and maintain knowledge on the use of key Certops systems, such as SHIP and Unity.

Communication/Collaboration:

• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication (Level 2 English)
• Style and Impact- The ability to adapt behaviour appropriately to a range of personality and cultures
• Inclusivity - The ability to work collaboratively with others in order to achieve common goals

Attention to detail:

• Display excellent attention to detail, maintaining diligence and focus for extended periods
• Be methodical and analytical, displaying excellent problem identification and investigative skills
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication (Level 2 English)
• Be reliable and punctual
• Be open and willing to adapt to change, for example: test team changes, process changes, documentation changes.
• Be able to cope under pressure and able to work in a fast paced environment

Technical ability:

• Computer literate, with experience with various software, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Technical and Professional Knowledge - The ability to show, understand and bring an appropriate level of expertise to the role
• Quality and Standards - The ability to achieve high standards and quality in work
• Creativity - The ability to innovate and establish creative solutions as and when needed

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we're part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

• BUPA Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 28 days holiday per year
• Free eye test and glasses voucher
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Subsidised Café
• Access to cycle garage and showers

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.