Test Analysts

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

As a Test Analyst in Test Services, PlayStation Studios QA you will work alongside our development partners providing bespoke developer support throughout the project life cycle.

• →Support development partners with:
  • →‘Grey Box’ testing; working with the development tools and game engine.
  • →Be an embedded member of the development team, build relationships and work closely with our development partners.
  • →Own, lead & delegate tasks within your assigned feature area.
  • →Use advanced test techniques, tools and automation.
  • →Input into & influence feature level testing strategy.
• →Escalate risks & challenges to our partners and PSS QA Test Leads.
• →Liaise with the wider PSS QA team to support PSS QA Strategy.
• →Document & share project information from studio partners to test team.
• →Ensure best practice, processes and procedures are followed and adhere to them.
• →Collaborate with colleagues across other projects to share information and best practices.
• →Support a positive and inclusive environment across teams, studios & vendor partners.

• Knowledge of the game development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of game development terminology and concepts.
• Proactive, able to communicate across different levels and disciplines.
• Able to work very well collaboratively, you include and inform appropriately.
• Able to work independently, without detailed instruction; you are capable of decision making, to set test activities and prioritisation.
• Commitment to self-improvement; you want to learn more about game development and quality assurance.
• Awareness of Risk, Mitigations and Escalation methods.
• Accountability and willingness to ‘stand-alone’.
• Able to gather information and provide feedback on features, vetting other people’s work and processes.
• Lead by example, you will be representing QA every day to developers, producers and stakeholders, evangelise and champion Quality Assurance.

We’re expecting a high level of interest in this role, with multiple positions available. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible to make sure you don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity.

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.