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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor (SDET Contractor) - **Company:** Sony Interactive Entertainment - **Location:** Reading, PA, United States - **Salary:** $108,160.0 - $162,240.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Application Frameworks, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, C++ (Programming Language), Mobile Application Development, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Github, Python (Programming Language), Selenium, Web Application Frameworks, Performance Testing, ReactJS, Appium, Ios Frameworks, Hardware Testing, Git, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Npm(Software), Docker, SDET, Jenkins, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.gamesjobsdirect.com/job/sony-interactive-entertainment/software-development-engineer-in-test-contractor-sdet-contractor/351331 ## About the Role Do you have strong technical abilities, and excellent communication skills and can be an inspiration to your team to achieve extraordinary results? Have a passion for automation? Want to work at a company where customers have real excitement for the products you help create? At PlayStation, we are seeking engineers to join a global initiative in robust test automation and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment systems., * A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent * Proven experience writing automated tests in C++, Python, JavaScript * Practical experience using development and deployment tools: Git, Docker, Conan, npm * Experience in developing CI pipelines using Jenkins / Github Actions, * Experience with Selenium or Appium * Experience with at least one modern web application framework, preferably React * Knowledge and experience testing APIs, Libraries, SDK / Application Frameworks, Native Applications * Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Ability to estimate effort and size of features * Experience with agile development methodologies and TDD processes ## Description We are looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test Contractor (SDET Contractor) who can help ensure we're able to continue to grow our capabilities without negative impact to our passionate user base. What You'll Do * Setup test frameworks, and help teams set up automation infrastructure * Automated testing of UI Frameworks, Background Services, Language runtimes, Browser technologies. * Develop and implement standard methodologies for automation, continuous build and deploy, automated testing, multi-functional end-to-end testing, including device testing, and performance testing * Work with globally distributed teams to engage early and provide continuous delivery of high quality software products that delight Sony customers * Manage, and monitor various Jenkins Jobs and report statuses * Identify and act on opportunities to improve the QA process * Expand testing and automation across teams to promote ownership of quality * Work with console developers to ensure that all features and bug fixes come with automated test coverage * Maintain and improve existing Python based automation framework * Report, track and verify defects * This Role Will Require Knowledge Of * Testing - the study and practice of a variety of test techniques and methodologies, and familiarity with prominent voices in the online testing community * Test automation - an interest in test automation to a level where you can discuss the pros and cons of various automation approaches. 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