Contract Software Development Engineer in Test - Subscription Platform

The role

You will design and develop automated testing solutions for subscription and streaming experiences. You will work across backend APIs, mobile applications, gaming consoles, and connected devices.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and improve automated testing solutions for subscription services, applications, and connected platforms.
• Take ownership of quality engineering activities for assigned features.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify quality risks and testing approaches.
• Develop reusable automation tools and framework capabilities.
• Validate end-to-end customer journeys involving authentication, commerce, and streaming.
• Build automated tests for APIs, backend services, web applications, and native mobile platforms.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Investigate complex failures and analyze root causes.
• Contribute to quality metrics, dashboards, and reporting.
• Collaborate with globally distributed engineering and QE teams.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Software Development Engineering in Test, Software Engineering, Quality Engineering, or Test Automation.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Swift.
• Experience developing automated tests and working with test automation frameworks.
• Experience testing APIs, backend services, web applications, or native mobile applications.
• Understanding of software testing methodologies, test design, and automation strategies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and modern software development practices.
• Experience investigating technical issues, debugging failures, and collaborating with engineering teams on solutions.
• Ability to manage assigned work independently, communicate technical findings, and collaborate across teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with subscription platforms, commerce systems, payment processing, or entitlement services.
• Experience testing distributed systems, microservices, or cloud-based applications.
• Experience with automation technologies such as XCUITest, Appium, Selenium, or API testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar development tools.
• Experience testing streaming services, media playback, gaming consoles, or connected devices.
• Experience with React Native or other cross-platform application frameworks.
• Experience developing end-to-end automation across client applications and backend services.
• Familiarity with observability, telemetry, and quality reporting.
• Exposure to AI-assisted testing and automation tools.
• Understanding of accessibility and localization testing practices.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision

Before you apply

• Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees.

About the company

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. It is a dynamic technology company and an entertainment leader.