Manager of Software Quality Engineering
Job Description
PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play —it's also the Best Place to Work. We've thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play —it's also the Best Place to Work. We've thrilled gamers since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.
At Sony Interactive Entertainment PlayStation, we are obsessed with providing customers a seamless experience in our platform both inside and outside the game. We have recently launched PlayStation Direct, an online store where PlayStation fans can purchase consoles, accessories, games and more, directly from PlayStation. As we continue to build and expand this new commerce platform for physical goods, we are looking for a Manager, Software Quality Engineering to join the team.
As a Manager of Software Quality Engineering, you will:
Define, promote and implement the strategic direction of test automation and an overall approach to testing for the PlayStation Direct eCommerce platform.
Establish and drive the implementation of quality engineering best practices for test driven development, continuous build and deploy, automated testing, and improving the overall quality of the platform.
Identify and drive process improvements in the platform to reduce the overall defect rate and increase testing efficiency.
Drive testing of complex initiatives across multiple-teams and fields. Evaluate gaps in Testing and drive solutions to high quality automation to increase Test coverage.
Create repeatable methods to assess, measure and communicate the overall quality of a project and deliver key metrics to assess the overall effectiveness of the quality engineering team.
Communicate on testing strategy, technical subjects related to testing frameworks, and collaborates effectively with the globally distributed teams to achieve the business goals.
Work in an agile and highly collaborative environment with our globally distributed engineering teams, architecture, product, program, and operations.
Amplify the talents of the current team and attract, hire, and retain outstanding talent!
Define, promote and implement the strategic direction of test automation and an overall approach to testing for the PlayStation Direct eCommerce platform.
Establish and drive the implementation of quality engineering best practices for test driven development, continuous build and deploy, automated testing, and improving the overall quality of the platform.
Identify and drive process improvements in the platform to reduce the overall defect rate and increase testing efficiency.
Drive testing of complex initiatives across multiple-teams and fields. Evaluate gaps in Testing and drive solutions to high quality automation to increase Test coverage.
Create repeatable methods to assess, measure and communicate the overall quality of a project and deliver key metrics to assess the overall effectiveness of the quality engineering team.
Communicate on testing strategy, technical subjects related to testing frameworks, and collaborates effectively with the globally distributed teams to achieve the business goals.
Work in an agile and highly collaborative environment with our globally distributed engineering teams, architecture, product, program, and operations.
Amplify the talents of the current team and attract, hire, and retain outstanding talent!QUALIFICATIONS:QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field, or ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge.
3+ years managing a team of software engineers.
7 or more years of experience as a software engineer and 3 or more years of experience in UI, API and E2E test planning, test case design and automation for both web and non-web applications.
Experience with build automation and continuous integration tools; Jenkins, Maven, Chef or Puppet.
Experience with Behavior-Driven Development; Cucumber or Gherkin.
Experience with commerce and payment solutions.
Strong analytical skills and a sense of ownership.
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.PREFERRED:PREFERRED:
Experience leading remote teams.
Experience with modern testing frameworks; TestCafe or Cypress.
Experience in deploying, operating, and running services in AWS or other cloud environment.
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Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, legally protected physical or mental disability, covered veteran status, status in the U.S. uniformed services, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other legally protected category.
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We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you spent in contacting us and we thank you for your interest in PlayStation.
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This Privacy Notice explains what personal information we at Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC collect from you, and why we collect it and use it. This Notice covers our practices regarding the personal information of all applicants to our job positions. Please review it carefully.
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Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.
Direct identifiers such as your first and last name.
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Contact information such as your email address, mailing address, telephone number.
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