Staff Software Engineer

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 PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, 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.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is searching for experienced Full Stack Software Engineers to join our team and contribute to the development of in-house applications.
This role involves creating seamless and secure solutions and ensuring delivery of exceptional user experiences.
As a full-stack developer, you will work across the stack, contributing to both the front-end and back-end architecture and implementation.
This is an opportunity to participate in a fun, demanding, fast-paced environment for individuals who thrive on new challenges and creative solutions.
What you'll be doing:
Architect, design and develop RESTful API Endpoints, ensuring high performance, scalability and maintainability.
Collaborate with other Front-End Engineers and develop dynamic, responsive and user-friendly web applications.
Define Data Models and database schemas and manage relational databases or NoSQL databases ensuring data integrity and performance.
Create and maintain documentation of application design, configuration and maintenance.
Provide accurate timelines for specific tasks assigned.
Participate in scheduled on-call rotation and respond to emergencies.
Provide mentorship for junior members on the team
What we're looking for:
8+ years professional experience working with medium/large complex code bases
Experience in Full Stack development
Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Go, or Python
Experience in REST API design and implementation
Knowledgeable in UI/UX design principles
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Desire to collaborate and to develop strong and positive team relationships
Attention to detail, organisational skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.
Nice to have:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or at least three years of proven experience in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Database management, cloud technologies (AWS), and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of React best practices
Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines
Automated deployment tools (e.g.
Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins)
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Experience with Agile development methodologies such as SAFe, Scrum
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.
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