Software Engineer II, Backend at Sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal

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. Software Engineer II, Backend San Diego, CA 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 Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights. 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 USDPlease note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. 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.