Junior Test Engineer
Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Job Description
Why PlayStation?
PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
Junior Test Engineer (12-Month Contract)
Onsite at San Diego Studios
Reports to: Test Engineering Manager / Test Engineering Lead
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Test Automation Support & Execution: Create and maintain automated test scripts with guidance from senior engineers. Help identify test cases that can be automated. Contribute to increasing automation coverage across projects through routine test execution and updates.
- Working With Automation Frameworks: Use existing automation frameworks to build reliable, reusable tests. Assist in maintaining framework components and fixing minor issues as you grow your skills. Collaborate with developers and QA teams to ensure automated tests fit smoothly into the development workflow.
- Quality, Coding Practices & Reliability: Follow the team’s coding and automation standards to ensure consistent, maintainable tests. Participate in code reviews to learn best practices and improve test quality. Help ensure automated tests contribute to overall product stability and release confidence.
- Collaboration, Growth & Continuous Learning: Work closely with developers and QA teams to introduce automation earlier in the development process. Seek mentorship and feedback from experienced engineers to improve your technical and testing abilities. Stay curious and open to learning new tools, technologies, and AI-assisted testing approaches.
Required Skills And Capabilities
- Basic proficiency in at least one programming language used in test automation (e.g., C#, Java).
- Some experience writing automated tests or working with automation frameworks (coursework, projects, or internships are welcome).
- Familiarity with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and how automated tests fit into build pipelines.
- A basic understanding of how to identify good candidates for test automation.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teammates.
- A desire to learn and grow in test automation, including exploring new methods such as AI-assisted testing.
Key skills/competency
- Test Automation
- Scripting
- Automation Frameworks
- CI/CD Systems
- C#
- Java
- Problem-Solving
- Collaboration
- Code Reviews
- AI-assisted Testing
How to Get Hired at Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Research Sony Interactive Entertainment's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for Junior Test Engineer: Highlight automation experience, programming skills in C# or Java, and CI/CD familiarity.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Practice test automation concepts, coding challenges, and framework knowledge relevant to PlayStation.
- Showcase problem-solving skills: Be ready to discuss identifying automation candidates and effective technical communication.
- Demonstrate a growth mindset: Emphasize your desire for continuous learning, seeking mentorship, and interest in AI-assisted testing.
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