Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Contractor 12 months)

Role Title: Senior Software Development Engineer in Test - Daily Rate Contract
Day Rate: Dependent on experience
Contract Duration: 12 Months (Initial assignment, with scope for extension)
Location: Dublin 02. Hybrid: 1-2 day per week on-site.
Engagement Structure: PAYE or Umbrella Company only

Join PlayStation's global initiative to build innovative test automation systems in a sophisticated environment. Engage with engineers, product owners, and designers to ensure high-quality products for millions of users.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases across UI, API, and backend systems to ensure high-quality feature delivery.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to define test coverage and quality goals early in the development lifecycle.
• Build, maintain, and scale robust automation frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing, including device and performance testing.
• Continuously improve quality engineering practices by introducing new standards, tools, and processes, and driving their adoption across teams.
• Develop reusable test utilities, APIs, and libraries to improve efficiency and consistency in automation.
• Maintain and enhance existing automation frameworks (Python, Selenium, etc.) for scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Partner with infrastructure teams to design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines and quality gates.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes of defects, and work with development teams to drive timely resolution.
• Advocate for a shift-left testing approach, embedding quality practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software testing, including designing and executing test plans and test cases.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in UI and API test automation for web and/or mobile applications.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python (preferred), Java, or JavaScript.
• Experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium and/or Appium.
• Strong experience with API testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Postman, REST Assured, GraphQL, gRPC).
• Familiarity with modern development and DevOps tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Docker).
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle, CI/CD practices, and test methodologies.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Test or development experience on a non-PC device (phone/game console/set-top box, etc.).
• Experience with React Native.
• Exposure to microservices architecture and distributed system testing strategies.
• Experience with performance, load, and scalability testing tools and practices.