Technical Test Lead

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.Please note: We do require someone to be onsite in our Liverpool office 5 days per week, with flexibility.Role overview:Come join the PlayStation Studios Quality Assurance team – This is a great opportunity to join a global team that supports PlayStation Studios & their projects Not only that, but PlayStation Studios QA is an incredible place to work (and play)As a Technical Test Lead, you will be working within the Test Services team to provide excellent technical testing services to PlayStation Studios across the globe. You will work with QA and Studio Engineering teams to develop and roll out global test strategies, tools, automation suites/solutions and processes related to the technical test (non-functional) aspects of titles/products in test. Not only that, but you will also work with ground-breaking hardware and video games within a large multicultural, multi-region team; helping us drive and build the future of games & games testing.What you’ll be doing:Provide technical (non-functional) test leadership and guidance across PSS QA Test Services teams and titles/products, with emphasis on PC, AI, and Automation test strategiesProvide leadership support for PSS QA Automation Consultancy Teams (ACT)Coordinate PSS QA ACT effort to develop, maintain, and execute automated test cases for game features, mechanics, and performanceConsult on improvement and integration of automation framework provided by PSS QA Quality Engineering group for test team utilizationPlay a critical role in shaping and executing strategy for PC platform testing, including working closely with Studios and QA partners to develop and elevate PC test strategyDrive development and implementation of the PSS QA AI test frameworkCollaborate with PSS QA Quality Engineering and Test Leads to establish best practices for test automation, QA workflows, and repeatable test methodologiesSupport continuous integration (CI) pipelines with automated tests to ensure stability in daily buildsWhat we are looking for:5+ years of experience in game testing, preferably with lead level experience2+ years of experience (or equivalent) in QA engineering and/or a technical testing roleExcellent technical competence, problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skillsExcellent communication, collaboration and change management skillsProficiency with bug-tracking tools/software (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, etc.)Experience with game test automation/custom game automation frameworksAbility to author wiki/confluence content for both technical and non-technical audiencesWorking understanding/experience with existing AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.)Working understanding/experience with game engines (e.g., Unreal, Unity, etc.)Knowledge of game development processes, including agile workflows and version control systems (e.g., Perforce, Git, SVN, etc.)Experience with logs, crash reports, and debugging toolsStrong understanding of game mechanics, networking, and performance optimizationExperience testing across console and PC game platformsNice to have:1+ years in a team leadership/management roleExperience with using AI alongside game test processes (e.g., test process, planning, reporting, improvement, etc.)College/Graduate Degree in Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Communications, Project Management, Business Intelligence, or other QA related fieldKnowledge of network testing, server-client interactions, and online game testing methodologiesExperience with Agile techniques (Kanban, SCRUM, etc.)Background in load testing and stress testing for multiplayer gamesFamiliarity with performance profiling tools like Unreal InsightsDiscretionary bonus opportunityPrivate Medical Insurance25 days holiday per yearOn Site GymAccess to cycle garage and showersPlease refer to ourCandidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.Equal Opportunity Statement:Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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