Software QA Engineer, PlayStation

• 3+ years of professional experience in QA automation, Software Quality Engineering, or DevOps roles
• Strong expertise in scripting with Python, capable of developing, modifying, and maintaining automation scripts
• Proven experience managing and configuring CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar
• Hands-on experience with automated test frameworks (PyTest, Playwright) and integrating them into CI/CD workflows
• Solid understanding of container technologies, particularly Docker, for managing CI/CD environments
• Direct experience with network tools and simulators/emulators (Netropy, Wireshark)
• Demonstrated capability in diagnosing and resolving complex test environment and CI/CD pipeline issues
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, adept at explaining complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent industry experience

Desirable

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Engineer to architect, extend, and support our end-to-end (E2E) test automation framework for advanced streaming and networking protocols, including WebTransport
• The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving continuous improvements in our automated test pipelines, maintaining and troubleshooting CI/CD infrastructure, and supporting the launch and ongoing evolution of testing environments
• Architect, design, extend, and maintain automated test frameworks and pipelines focused on complex streaming technologies and protocols
• Manage, configure, and optimize CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins), leveraging YAML and JSON configurations
• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Python / Pytest for API testing, integrating testing frameworks such as Playwright for UX testing
• Collaborate with development teams to manage and troubleshoot our CI/CD
• Diagnose and troubleshoot automation environment issues, Docker containers, Artifactory access, and network/hardware setups, including tools like Netropy and Wireshark
• Lead integration and management of automated test results reporting, ensuring timely notifications and updates through Slack or other communication platforms
• Own device and network hardware setup for QA testing, coordinating firmware updates, connectivity testing, and environment isolation
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level QA engineers, providing guidance, onboarding documentation, and contributing to best practices in test monitoring and issue triage
• Work cross-functionally with development and product teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage for new features, infrastructure upgrades, and protocol enhancements
• Continuously seek ways to incorporate AI-driven methodologies and tools into quality engineering practices to enhance test coverage, reporting, and workflow efficiency