Senior Technical Operations Developer (Fullstack)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Operations Developer (Fullstack): Building and maintaining bespoke toolsets for the PlayStation Studios User Research team with an accent on end-to-end research automation and lab infrastructure. Focus on designing scalable web applications, managing AWS containerized services, and optimizing technical roadmaps for player research.

Location: Hybrid in London, UK. Onsite presence is required for configuring or setting up lab equipment.

Company

A global leader in interactive entertainment producing the PlayStation family of products and services.

What you will do

• Develop full-stack tools to streamline the end-to-end research process.
• Define and manage the long-term technical roadmap for research tools infrastructure.
• Maintain and troubleshoot holistic lab systems and create scalable technical solutions.
• Deploy and operate containerized services and networking fundamentals within AWS.
• Collaborate with research and studio teams to educate them on tools and infrastructure.
• Manage relationships with internal partners and external vendor partners.

Requirements

• Proficiency in full-stack development using PHP, JavaScript, and React.
• Experience with relational databases and AWS (containers, networking, monitoring, and alerting).
• Ability to work in a hybrid model in London, UK.
• Strong technical writing skills and verbal communication.
• Capability to reprioritize work quickly to support time-sensitive playtests.
• Proven problem-solving skills and a critical-thinking mindset.

Nice to have

• A love for video games and a passion for empowering game development and research teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment that embraces diversity and empowers employees.
• Hybrid working model allowing for remote work when onsite lab presence is not required.
• Collaborative team culture centered on openness, helpfulness, and psychological safety.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge gaming hardware (PS5, PS VR) and software.