Software Engineer

Job Description

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 PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, 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.

Role overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation. We seek an enthusiastic Software Engineer to work within the Partner Platform which is part of Commerce, Account & Partner Engineering. The Partner Platform applications are utilized worldwide by content producers to interact and supply their content onto the PlayStation platform, including games, movies, music and more.

You will be joining one of our London based Engineering Teams as a full stack Software Engineer. You will work alongside other teams based in multiple geographic regions and time zones, using a diverse technology stack within a cloud (AWS) environment.

We have an ongoing commitment to nurture and develop your talent. You will have access to comprehensive training materials, including a focused training period when you start with us and following that you will have protected time each month to further your learning.

Responsibilities
• Working in an Agile engineering team building best in class enterprise applications that are critical to the core of PlayStation's business.
• Take ownership of and support the applications that your team deliver
• Put Quality first and constantly look for ways to improve it

Requirements
• 2-3 years professional experience as a Software Engineer developing web applications in a cloud environment.
• While expertise in both frontend and backend is not required, a willingness to learn and work across the full stack is highly valued.
• Passionate about writing good quality, well designed code.
• Thrive in a high performing team environment, looking to share with and learn from other members of the team.
• Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written and be passionate about healthy team culture and collaboration.
• Be methodical, analytical and have a streak of creativity that you bring to everything you do
• Exhibit our core behaviours:
• Always Learning
• Outcome Focused
• Accountable
• Adaptable and Respectful

Required Skills & Experience:

Candidates should have professional experience with some of the following tools and technologies:
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in object-oriented programming, with experience in languages such as Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or similar. We welcome candidates with experience in any modern programming language.
• Backend and/or Frontend Development:
• Backend: Experience developing and maintaining backend services, such as RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
• Frontend: Experience with modern frontend technologies, including languages and frameworks like ES6, React, Node.js, TypeScript.
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or similar.
• Application Frameworks: Familiarity with frameworks such as Spring, Express.
• Databases: Experience with relational database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• CI/CD Pipelines: Knowledge of continuous integration/delivery tools like Jenkins.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git or similar version control systems.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Skills:

While not required, experience with any of the following is a plus:
• Microservices & Micro Frontends: Experience developing and maintaining microservices-based architectures.
• Containerization: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar tools.
• DevOps Practices: Exposure to DevOps methodologies and automation tools.
• Cloud-Based Managed Services: AWS SNS, SQS, Lambda, or similar.
• Event-Driven Architecture: Kafka or related technologies.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-wp4eoj-18-218-75-143-42 in your application.