Server Software Engineer (Data)

United Kingdom, London

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 Mid-level Server Software Engineer (data) 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 and Maintain Reporting Pipeline: Work on impression/click stream processing, near real-time stream services, Databricks notebooks, Spark, and Flink.
  • New Reporting Solutions: Collaborate with product and business teams to implement reporting solutions tailored to their needs.
  • Code Refactoring and Maintenance: Engage in continuous code refactoring activities to improve the quality and performance of our services.
  • Unit Testing: Apply your extensive expertise in unit testing frameworks to guarantee comprehensive test coverage and employ CICD tools to identify and fill any gaps in coverage.
  • Monitoring and Health Metrics: Supervise the health metrics of our services, adding new monitoring capabilities to ensure performance and stability.
  • On-Call Rotation: Participate in on-call rotations to maintain the stability and normal operations of the entire services stack.
  • Collaborative Development: Work closely with a team of engineers, actively participating in scrum/agile ceremonies to ensure seamless collaboration and project success.
  • Ensure Performance and Scalability of Services meet business requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent, or at least 5 years of relevant professional experience
  • 3-5 years professional software development experience
  • Strong Skills in Java or Kotlin: Demonstrated expertise in these programming languages, following standard methodologies.
  • Experience with processing data using Flink, Spark, or similar
  • Object-Oriented Programming: Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts and design patterns, with proven ability to apply them effectively.
  • Algorithm Knowledge: Solid understanding of sophisticated algorithms and their application in real-time service configurations.
  • Component and Unit Testing Frameworks: Extensive experience with component and unit testing frameworks and CICD tools to ensure quality and coverage.
  • Performance Monitoring: Ability to monitor and optimize the performance of microservices, adding new capabilities as needed.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively within a team.
  • Agile Methodologies: Experience with scrum/agile methodologies, actively participating in ceremonies to drive project success.
  • 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.

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