Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

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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.

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Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

San Diego, CA

Sony Interactive Entertainment is searching for a highly competent and experienced Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team and drive 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.

 Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience working with medium/large complex code bases
• Proven 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
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in React
• 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, organizational skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent field.
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• In-depth database management, cloud technologies (AWS), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of React best practices, and ability to explain them to other developers
• 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

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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. 

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