Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

PlayStation; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Flexible working policy

30 days of holiday

Job summary

PlayStation in Ireland seeks a Test Automation Developer to join their global initiative in innovating test automation systems. The role requires designing test strategies and collaborating closely with engineers and product owners.

Candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with strong experience in API testing tools and frameworks. Additional perks include private medical and dental insurance, flexible working hours, and a robust pension plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, including designing and executing test plans.
• Strong experience with API testing tools and frameworks.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test strategies and cases across UI, API, and backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test coverage and quality goals.
• Build and maintain robust automation frameworks for UI and API testing.

Skills

API testing tools and frameworks

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Python

Experience in test automation frameworks

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Postman

Selenium

Git

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

Responsibilities

• Join PlayStation’s global initiative to build innovative test automation systems in a sophisticated environment. Engage with engineers, product owners, and designers to ensure high-quality products for millions of users
• 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
• Continuously improve quality engineering practices by introducing new standards, tools, and processes, and driving their adoption across teams
• Develop reusable test utilities, APIs, and libraries to improve efficiency and consistency in automation
• Maintain and enhance existing automation frameworks (Python, Selenium, etc.) for scalability, reliability, and performance
• Partner with infrastructure teams to design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines and quality gates
• Analyze test results, identify root causes of defects, and work with development teams to drive timely resolution
• Advocate for a shift‑left testing approach, embedding quality practices throughout the software development lifecycle

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Flexible working policy (remote working, flexible hours)
• Free fruit every day in our offices
• On‑site free gym (London & Liverpool)
• On‑site subsidised cafés
• On‑site bar (Thursdays & Fridays, London & Liverpool)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye care assistance
• x2 volunteering days each year
• Group pension plan
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Discretionary days off over Christmas and summer
• Free giveaways of select first party products and services
• Discounts on PlayStation products
• Discounts on Sony products
• Access to other corporate discounts

Qualifications

• 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