Website:
side.inc
Job details:
Description
Are you passionate about gaming, quality, and cutting-edge tech? We are looking for a
hands-on SDET Consultant who loves breaking things (so our players don’t have to) and building robust, lightning-fast automation frameworks.
In this role, you won't just write scripts—you’ll be a core player in driving our
automation-first QA strategy across backend systems, powerful APIs, and immersive mobile gaming experiences. If you live and breathe code, despise flaky tests, and want to leverage next-gen AI tools to build bulletproof games, press
START on this opportunity!
🎯 What You'll Do (Your Quest Log)
- Own the Automation Pipeline: Develop, scale, and maintain automated test suites for critical user journeys, Build Verification Tests (BVT), and deep regression cycles.
- Power Up Backend & APIs: Build and execute seamless API/backend automation, integrating tests directly into Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.
- Conquer Mobile Coverage: Contribute directly to mobile automation initiatives, expanding our automated test coverage across platforms.
- Exterminate Bugs: Debug automation failures relentlessly, eliminate flaky tests, and ensure maximum test stability in a fast-paced release environment.
- Collaborate & Conquer: Partner closely with our top-tier QA and SDET engineers to deliver robust automation solutions quickly and reliably.
- Harness AI Superpowers: Utilize cutting-edge AI coding assistants like Claude, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot to supercharge your automation development and accelerate debugging.
Requirements
🛡️ What You Need to Bring (Player Stats)
- Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience as an SDET or Automation Engineer.
- Coding Mastery: Strong, demonstrable coding skills in Java, Python, or TypeScript.
- Core Competencies: Proven experience with API, UI, and/or mobile automation frameworks.
- DevOps Synergy: Working knowledge of Jenkins or similar modern CI/CD tools.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: Exceptional debugging skills with a keen eye for root-cause analysis.
- Bonus XP: Hands-on experience using AI coding and automation assistants to boost productivity!
Benefits
What we offer:
- The opportunity to join our growing business at an exciting time.
- Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture.
Who We Are
Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.
Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.
Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.
For more information, visit www.side.inc.
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