SDET Lead – Contract
Location
United States
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
$80 - $121 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
SDET Lead – Contract
Sony
• Own the client automation strategy and execution for the project • Create the technical strategy for automation frameworks, test architecture • Make architectural choices for test systems spanning C#, C++, Unreal Engine Blueprint infrastructure • Define scalable, maintainable automation and infrastructure patterns that support long-term platform growth • Identify technical risks early and drive mitigation strategies to protect release confidence • Collaborate with online services SDETs to build automation integrated with services • Product owner for the automation scrum team • Build stakeholder alignment and manage team execution of core technology deliverables in alignment with project priorities and in partnership with technical leads in your areas • Gather area, product, or program requirements from customers, ensuring they are tracked in the appropriate backlogs and (when viable) represented in the project roadmap • Successfully deliver on area product, program, or goals, defining (and aligning with customers on) quality, risks, and expectations throughout • Regularly communicate product, program, and area status and risks, providing visibility to stakeholders and leadership • Manage area risks and establish risk mitigations • Ensure team health, culture, efficacy and efficiency • Engage with external partners to explore, maintain, and integrate technology solutions • Hands on engineering work, including Unreal Blueprint automation and automation infrastructure (C#/C++) • Develop, maintain, and improve automated test cases, testing tools and frameworks • Build and improve test infrastructure o Monitor test infrastructure, analyze automation failures, improve reliability, and optimize runtime performance • Research, evaluate, and integrate new tools and methodologies to improve testing scalability and efficiency
Job Requirements
- Proficiency with object-oriented languages such as C#, C++, or similar
- Experience developing automated tests, frameworks, and test tools
- Experience with modern game engines, particularly related to automation and test tooling
- Strong communication skills (verbal / written); able to collaborate effectively across disciplines and organizational levels
- Embrace a "we" culture in addition to being an outstanding collaborator and communicator.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
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