QA Engineer Contractor (part-time)

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Position Overview

We are seeking a QA Engineer to support quality assurance efforts for software tools, systems, and workflows used to create and deliver consumer-facing instructional content for PlayStation products. This role focuses on validating functionality, ensuring workflow reliability, and maintaining quality standards across internal platforms used by cross-functional teams.

This is a part-time (20 hours per week) contract role for our team based in San Mateo, CA.

Core Responsibilities

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Execute defined manual functional and regression test cases across web-based and desktop applications.

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Validate bug fixes and enhancements against documented requirements.

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Identify, reproduce, and document defects using issue-tracking systems (e.g., Wrike).

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Write clear bug reports with reproducible steps, expected vs. actual results, and supporting evidence.

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Follow established QA processes, test plans, and documentation standards.

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Collaborate with software developers, product owners, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and expected behavior.

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Maintain test checklists and lightweight test documentation to support ongoing regression and release testing.

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Manage assigned work independently and meet agreed-upon timelines.

Qualifications

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Experience performing software QA or testing in a professional environment.

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Hands-on experience with manual functional and regression testing.

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Familiarity with web-based systems and typical web application stacks, including:

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Front-end technologies such as JavaScript and jQuery

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Back-end or server-side concepts (e.g., APIs, databases, PHP)

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Relational databases (e.g., MySQL) at a basic validation/query level

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Working knowledge of structured content formats such as XML (DITA experience preferred).

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Experience testing desktop or locally run applications and scripts (e.g., Python-based tools).

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Familiarity with defect tracking and collaboration tools (e.g., Wrike, Confluence).

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Experience performing QA as part of an Agile Scrum team.

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Basic understanding of software development concepts (e.g., builds, environments, versioning).

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Experience using Git for source control.

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Ability to follow defined processes, manage multiple test tasks, and work effectively with technical teams.

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Linguistic QA experience and/or experience working with Japan-based teams a plus.

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Familiarity with content management systems or publishing workflows a plus.

Education

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Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

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The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.
$45—$65 USD

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