Software Engineer II

PlayStation is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their global team, focusing on cloud-based software development and highly scalable API designs. Key responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining RESTful Web Services API and algorithms, producing detailed documentation, and collaborating within an Agile/Scrum environment. Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience in Java or equivalent enterprise back-end development, with expertise in high-performance, cloud-based web services, and integration with SQL and NoSQL data stores.

Must Have

• Provide strong technical abilities in cloud-based software development and highly scalable API designs
• Design, implement and maintain RESTful Web Services API and algorithms
• Produce excellent, detailed design and development documentation
• Work with team members to deliver features on time, respond to evolving requirements, and strategic shifts
• Familiar and comfortable with Agile/Scrum software development methodology
• 2-5 years of proven programming experience in Java (or equivalent enterprise back-end)
• Experience developing server side applications, object-oriented design and design patterns
• Passionate about writing high quality and well-architected code
• Experience in building high-performance and cloud based scalable web services
• Experience implementing services backed by SQL and NoSQL data stores
• Strong understanding of engineering standard methodologies
• Ability to balance periodic on-call duty, and defensive engineering to minimize impact
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Amazon Web Services and cloud architecture
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, containerization, Docker/Kubernetes

Perks & Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Wellness program
• Employee discounts for Sony products
• Eligible for a bonus package

Why PlayStation?

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.

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, PlayStation™Now, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

Primary Responsibilities:

• You will provide strong technical abilities in cloud-based software development and highly scalable API designs
• Design, implement and maintain RESTful Web Services API and algorithms
• Produce excellent, detailed design and development documentation
• Work with team members to deliver features on time, respond to evolving requirements, and strategic shifts in direction
• Familiar and comfortable with Agile/Scrum software development methodology

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of proven programming experience in Java (or equivalent enterprise back-end) developing server side applications, object-oriented design and design patterns, and passionate about writing high quality and well-architected code
• Experience in building high-performance and cloud based scalable web services
• Experience implementing services backed by SQL and NoSQL data stores
• Strong understanding of engineering standard methodologies – requirement gathering and analysis, design and develop secure and scalable code with unit tests, participate in code reviews and documentation, experience with multiple technology stacks
• Ability to balance periodic on-call duty, and defensive engineering to minimize impact
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Amazon Web Services and cloud architecture
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, containerization, Docker/Kubernetes

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$150,100 - $225,100 USD

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.

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