Junior Server Software Engineer

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 Corporation.

About the Role

PlayStation is seeking a Junior Server Software Engineer to help deliver world-class, personalised experiences for our users on web, mobile, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5. Ready for a rare opportunity to be part of a high-performance team, delivering high quality software, for one of the world's most recognisable brands? If you are passionate about quality, problem solving, and collaborating with teams across the globe, we believe you will be an excellent fit!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Microservices: Contribute to our suite of microservices for the Personalization framework, helping it meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.
• Feature Implementation: Successfully implement feature requests by applying algorithms and optimising real-time services.
• Code Refactoring and Maintenance: Engage in continuous code refactoring activities to improve the quality and performance of our services.
• Unit Testing: Apply your skills to increase test coverage.
• Monitoring and Health Metrics: Contribute to platform health, adding new monitoring capabilities to ensure performance and stability.
• Collaborative Development: Work closely with a team of engineers, actively participating in scrum/agile ceremonies to ensure seamless collaboration and project success.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent, other certifications with at least 1 year of relevant professional experience, or at 2-3 years of experience.
• Skills in Java or Kotlin: Proven abilities in these programming languages, following standard methodologies.
• Object-Oriented Programming: Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts and design patterns
• Algorithm Knowledge: Solid understanding of algorithms and their applications
• Component and Unit Testing Frameworks: Experience with frameworks and CICD tools to ensure quality and coverage.
• Performance Monitoring: Ability to monitor and optimise the performance of microservices, adding new capabilities as needed.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Experience using source control tools like git and svn.

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

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.