Software QA Engineer, PlayStation

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in software testing, including designing and executing test plans and test cases
• 3+ years of hands-on experience building and maintaining automated tests for web, mobile, APIs, and/or backend services
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python (preferred), Java, or JavaScript
• Strong experience testing REST APIs and service-oriented architectures, including API validation, integration testing, and contract testing
• Experience with contract testing frameworks such as Pact or similar consumer-driven contract testing solutions
• Familiarity with gRPC services, Protocol Buffers, and service-to-service testing methodologies
• Experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium and/or Appium
• Strong experience with API testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Postman, REST Assured, GraphQL, gRPC)
• Familiarity with modern development and DevOps tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Docker)
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle, CI/CD practices, and test methodologies
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• 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, service-level,and end-to-end testing, including device and performance testing
• Design and build testing infrastructure to enable automated service validation, shifting quality efforts beyond traditional UI testing and into backend systems
• 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
• Support release readiness activities by validating features, assessing quality risks, and providing actionable recommendations
• Advocate for a shift-left testing approach, embedding quality practices throughout the software development lifecycle