Software Development Engineer in Test (12-month Fixed Term)

Get to know The Pokémon Company International The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and 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 corporate.pokemon.com and pokemon.com . Get to know the role

Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test Job Summary: As the SDET for Consent Management Platform, you will be responsible for establishing and delivering test frameworks for the consent and preference experiences across the Pokémon digital ecosystem in a continuous integration and delivery model. A primary focus of this role will be the Consent Management capability: bringing greater consistency, accountability and scalability to how customer choices and preferences are captured, maintained and honored across fan-facing experiences. You will develop the initial test strategy, including designing and implementing an automated framework for the continuous delivery of the platforms and services that enable this capability. This includes the Preference Center, consent-management services and APIs, relevant data and identity integrations, audit capabilities, and the technical controls required to support customer choices across content-driven websites, authenticated experiences, marketing platforms, event systems and other global Pokémon digital initiatives. Consent Management sits at the intersection of fan experience, technology, privacy and data governance. You will therefore work closely with Software Engineering, DevOps, InfoSec, Legal, Privacy, Data Governance, Marketing Technology, Product and business stakeholders to translate agreed business, fan-experience and regulatory requirements into coherent platform capabilities and experiences. Success in this role requires the ability to think critically and provide innovative solutions to continuous integration and delivery requirements. Connecting business outcomes and fan experience with strong engineering execution — balancing customer needs, regulatory requirements, operational excellence, platform scalability and long-term maintainability. FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt People Manager: No

What you’ll do

Partner with all levels of the technical organization to build and enhance an automation framework focused on quality. Develop customer centric automation test processes for all existing and new product development. Develop and maintain automated tests in python and Selenium to ensure traceability to requirements Build and enhance tools for internal use to ensure quality at scale. Lead project implementation and execution through test strategies for a wide range of technically challenging products. Take ownership of changes in our software test methodology for continuous improvement 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. Advocate for a quality mindset across all partners and re-enforce a “shift-left” culture in our SDLC

What you’ll bring

Five (5) to seven (7) 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 and delivery practices. Experience with test frameworks (Selenium, nUnit, xUnit, and pytest).

Base Salary Range: For this role, new hires generally start between $117,485 - $156,318 per year. The full range is $117,485 - $211,605 per year. This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. The final base salary is directly related to the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience uniquely. 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 innovative culture driven by impact, delivering meaningful outcomes. Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon. Competitive cash-based compensation programs. 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you. Generous paid family leave. Employer-paid life insurance. Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance. US Employees: 401k Employer Matching. UK/IRE/MX Employees: Pension Employer Contributions. Fitness reimbursement. Commuter benefit. L