Software Development Engineer in Test - Contract

Sony Interactive Entertainment
San Mateo
Workplace: OnsiteContractUSD 60 - 80 hourlyFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Debugging","Problem-solving","Written communication","Verbal communication"]

Build and execute comprehensive test strategies across UI, API, and backend systems to ensure high-quality feature delivery. Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to define quality goals early and advocate for shift-left testing. Develop and scale automation frameworks for UI/API/service and end-to-end testing, including device and performance coverage. Partner with infrastructure teams to implement CI/CD quality gates and troubleshoot defects using test result analysis.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment
1 month ago

Software Development Engineer in Test - Contract

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Job Summary

Build and execute comprehensive test strategies across UI, API, and backend systems to ensure high-quality feature delivery. Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to define quality goals early and advocate for shift-left testing. Develop and scale automation frameworks for UI/API/service and end-to-end testing, including device and performance coverage. Partner with infrastructure teams to implement CI/CD quality gates and troubleshoot defects using test result analysis.
Location: San Mateo
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, develop, and execute test strategies, plans, and test cases across UI, API, and backend systems.
  • •Collaborate with engineers and product teams to define test coverage and quality goals early in development.
  • •Build, maintain, and scale automation frameworks for UI, API, service-level, and end-to-end testing (including device and performance testing).
  • •Implement testing infrastructure for automated service validation and shift quality efforts from UI into backend systems.
  • •Analyze test results to identify root causes of defects and drive timely resolution, including release readiness validation and quality risk recommendations.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 60 - 80 hourly
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • •5+ years of experience in software testing, including designing and executing test plans and test cases.
  • •3+ years 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.
  • •Experience testing REST APIs and service-oriented architectures, including integration and contract testing (e.g., Pact).
Experience:5+ yearsSoftware testingAPI testingContract testing
Education:Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Skills:Analytical thinkingDebuggingProblem-solvingWritten communicationVerbal communication
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PythonSeleniumJavaJavaScriptREST APIsPactGRPCProtocol BuffersAppiumPostmanREST AssuredGraphQLGitJenkinsDockerCI/CDReact NativeCI / CDContract testing

Company Brief

Sony Interactive Entertainment
Develops and publishes PlayStation hardware, software, and digital services, operating the PlayStation platform and ecosystem for gaming, entertainment, and network services worldwide.
Industry: Gaming
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: San Mateo, United States
Founded: 1993
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