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# Software Development Engineer in Test II - Contractor

- **Company:** Sony Interactive Entertainment
- **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Design Documents, Mobile Application Software, Python (Programming Language), E2e Testing, Test Execution Engine, Test Management, Strategies of Testing, User Interface Testing, Appium, Git, Pytest, Deployment Automation, SDET, Jenkins, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17986272?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17986272%2FSoftware-Development-Engineer-In-Test-Ii-Contractor-California-San-Mateo

## About the Role

* Minimum BS degree in CS or a related field, or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge
 * Experience in building and executing test plans and test cases
 * Experience writing automated tests in Python, Java Script or any other Programming Language
 * Understanding of automation test framework like pytest
 * Experience in setting or configuring up test pipelines as part of Continuous Integration(CI), Jenkins preferred
 * Practical experience using development and deployment tools like Git, Jenkins, Appium
 * Experience with test case management systems & JIRA, QTest/QMetry systems
 * Ability to estimate effort and size of features
 * Experience with Agile methodologies
 * Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Able to work independently and as part of a team
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. comfortable with cross functional collaboration

## Description

Do you have a passion for development and automation as well as driven vision for delivering the best experiences to users? Do you want to work at a company where customers have real passion and excitement for the products you help build? At PlayStation, we are looking for engineers to join a global initiative in building innovative test automation and CI/CD systems. We are looking for self-motivated, quick-starter and highly proactive individuals to join our Client QA team, who would be responsible for ensuring delivery of features on PlayStation's Mobile App!

At PlayStation, we are passionate about innovation, teamwork and technology. We love building the systems that millions of people use and are our own first customers. We strive to be at the forefront of development technologies and are a diverse company with teams on four continents.
Primary Responsibilities

 * Review product requirements and design documents to understand how the feature works on the PlayStation console and create effective testing strategies.
 * Plan and complete QA related activities for UI testing; build test plan, test cases, and implement to ensure the quality of new features.
 * Build, maintain and improve test automation frameworks, and help teams set up automation infrastructure.
 * Develop and implement standard methodologies for automation, continuous build and deploy, automated testing and end-to-end testing. Maintenance of the PS5 devices used in testing.
 * Passionate about Quality and strives to improve process, proposes best practices and drives their usage within the team.
 * Manage various Jenkins Jobs and report statuses
 * Work with Developers, Product Owners to ensure that all features and bug fixes come with automated test coverage
 * Assist with production deployment support and post release
 * Report, track and verify defects


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