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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 Corporation.

As a part of Sony Interactive Entertainment, the Future Technology Group (FTG) team is leading the cloud gaming revolution, putting console-quality video games on any device!

Responsibilities

1. Implementation of features in distributed back end systems
2. Ownership of the architectural design, implementation, and delivery of well defined features from start to finish
3. Write and execute unit tests via testing frameworks
4. Triage and fix reported bugs
5. Communicate estimates, schedules, issues and dependencies to technical or project lead
6. Define and craft integration tests with Test Engineering
7. Continually bring new ideas and insights about technology to engineering team
8. Mentor other engineers on standard development methodologies
9. Act as subject matter expert on specific product area
10. Establish relationships with other teams to help improve development process and eliminate inefficiencies

Requirements

1. BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
2. 5-10 years of relevant development experience

Skills & Knowledge

1. Expert knowledge of Java required
2. Knowledge of Python and Rust nice to have
3. Expert knowledge of Linux and Bash
4. Expert knowledge in both NoSQL and Relational Data Stores
5. Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Consul, and other CNCF technologies
6. Intermediate knowledge of version control tools such as git and GitLab

Additional Attributes

1. Familiar with Agile development environment
2. Gamer is a plus
3. Enjoys working in multifaceted and fast-paced environment
4. Strong communication and documentation skills
5. Accountability
6. Contribution to the open-source community (ie. blogs, source code, etc)

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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