Software Development Engineer in Test II

Sony

  • San Diego, CA
  • $120,000-140,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Join the Sony Engagement Platform Services (SEPS) Team, where innovation meets collaboration in the dynamic world of digital engagement. At SEPS, we are building the next-generation platform that powers how fans connect with the content—and the creators—they love. Our mission is to unlock meaningful, data-driven engagement across Sony’s entertainment ecosystem, from games and anime to music, film, and live experiences—empowering both internal teams and external partners to build at scale. Our mission is to create a world-class engagement platform that not only enhances existing revenue streams but also drives new opportunities through a robust ecosystem of partners and creators. By decoupling application development from platform services, we empower our teams to deliver exceptional solutions with agility and efficiency. If you are passionate about shaping the future of digital engagement and want to be part of a vibrant community that values creativity and collaboration, we invite you to explore the exciting opportunities within our team. Together, we will shape the future of fan experiences and define the foundation for what’s possible in the realm of engagement. To learn more visit:POSITION SUMMARYSEPS is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented SDET II to join our Engineering team supporting the Sony Engagement Platform. In this role, you will contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of test automation frameworks and tools that ensure the reliability, performance, and quality of platform capabilities.As an SDET II, you’ll collaborate closely with developers, product managers to design and implement automated test solutions across both front-end and back-end components. You will help identify automation opportunities, contribute to test strategies, and support continuous integration and delivery practices. This role is ideal for someone passionate about test automation, quality-driven development, and delivering exceptional user experiences across a diverse set of Sony applications.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Design and develop robust, maintainable automation scripts to validate key features and prevent regressions in product code.
  • Build scalable test frameworks for functional, integration, and regression testing that support rapid and reliable validation at scale.
  • Develop comprehensive API test frameworks for microservices, including mocking of external services, databases, and other dependencies.
  • Collaborate in an agile, cross-functional, and globally distributed environment, working closely with engineering, architecture, product, program, and operations teams.
  • Identify test coverage gaps and proactively implement high-quality automation solutions to improve overall test coverage and product quality.
  • Strong understanding of build automation tools and CI pipelines, with the ability to integrate automated testing into the delivery process.
  • Demonstrates a keen eye for detail and quality, ensuring applications are tested from an end-user perspective to deliver exceptional experiences.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITIONYour qualifications and experience should include:
  • 3+ years of experience in UI, API and E2E testing. Test case design and automation for web applications.
  • 1+ years of experience with one or more testing frameworks including Junit, REST Assured, TestNG, Selenium, Webdriver.io, Playwright
  • Experience in coding in any of the languages Java, Javascript, Python or C#
  • Experience with build automation and continuous integration tools; Jenkins, etc.
  • Experience with Behavior-Driven Development; Cucumber or Gherkin is a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills and a sense of ownership.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of testing commerce and payment solutions is a plus.
  • Mobile applications testing is a plus.
Required Soft Skills
  • Methodical and detailed problem-solving approach
  • Complete ownership of end-to-end solutions and leading all aspects of their life cycle
  • Execution oriented and results driven!
  • Customer and peer relationship focused with strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to partner across teams to inspire change.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Ability to learn new skills/technologies quickly and independently.
ExperienceBS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience2+ years professional experience at scaleIn addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology”.Benefits:SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.What we offer you:Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefitsFertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programsBasic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and childrenVoluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insuranceShort-term & long-term disability plansPaid parental and caregiver leave401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vestingEducation assistance and student loan programsOther Programs:Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedulesTime off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)Matching gift programA wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employeesEmployee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)Annual incentive bonusThe anticipated annual base salary for this position is $120,000 to $140,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.#LI-KD1SCA will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable lawAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of AmericaSony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.While SCA does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, there are certain Sony offices that require employees to be vaccinated in order to enter. If you will be located at or travel to those offices, you will be required to be fully vaccinated to enter. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for a vaccination accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.

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