Software Development Engineer in Test (IC2)

Get to know The Pokémon Company International

 

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

 

Learn more online at Pokemon.com and on Facebook (facebook.com/pokemon), YouTube (youtube.com/pokemon), Twitter (twitter.com/pokemon), and Instagram (instagram.com/pokemon).

 

Get to know the role

• Job Title: Software Quality Engineer
• Job Summary: This role will ensure that only the highest quality products are provided to internal and external customers. This role will be responsible for test automation and tool development as well as manual testing to validate Pokémon digital products and internal services are of the highest quality. The role will partner with the development, DevOps and product teams to define, measure and advocate for quality at each step of the software development lifecycle.
• FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
• People Manager: No

 

What you’ll do

• Partner with all levels of the technical organization to build and enhance a framework focused on automation.
• Develop customer centric automation test processes for all existing and new product development.
• Collaborate and build tools for internal use to ensure quality at scale.
• Create test strategies for a wide range of technically challenging products.
• Develop and contribute to changes in our software test methodology.
• Document, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs through reviews with development team.
• Execute and report automated and manual test cases during all phases of the development life cycle.

               

What you’ll bring

• Three (3) to four (4) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
• Experience operating within an Agile development environment.
• Experience with continuous testing practices.
• Experience with test frameworks (Selenium, nUnit, xUnit, and pytest).
• Knowledge of REST protocol and web sockets.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services highly recommended.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

 

How you’ll be successful

• Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
• Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.  
• Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
• Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve. 
• Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.  
• Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

 

What to expect

• An employee first culture
• Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon
• Competitive cash-based compensation programs
• Base salary range: For this role, new hires generally start between $102,000.00 - $121,600.00. The full range is $102,000.00 - $154,000.00. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you
• Generous paid family leave
• Employer-paid life insurance<