Software Engineer II, Backend (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Software Engineer II, Backend (Gamedev): Design, implement, and maintain RESTful Web Services API and algorithms for cloud-based software development with an accent on highly scalable API designs. Focus on delivering features on time and responding to evolving requirements.

Location: San Diego, CA

Salary: $150,100—$225,100 USD

Company

PlayStation is a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services.

What you will do

• 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 and respond to evolving requirements.
• Familiar and comfortable with Agile/Scrum software development methodology.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice to have

• Experience with Amazon Web Services and cloud architecture.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, containerization, Docker/Kubernetes.

Culture & Benefits

• 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.
• Inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity.