Software Engineer II, Frontend (React)

TL;DR

Software Engineer II, Frontend (React): Building payments client experiences for PlayStation consoles, websites, and mobile applications with an accent on outstanding UX and performance. Focus on developing JavaScript-based commerce solutions and ensuring reliability through robust unit and component testing.

Location: Hybrid (Waterloo, ON)

Company

hirify.global is one of the world’s most recognizable brands and the #1 gaming platform in the world.

What you will do

• Develop and document business-critical payment features and applications for the PlayStation ecosystem.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Product Managers to translate feature requirements into technical solutions.
• Build digital commerce solutions for games, media content, and subscription services.
• Write robust unit and component tests to ensure reliability and prevent regressions.
• Optimize platform experiences through CI/CD pipelines and production telemetry analysis.
• Participate in Hackathons and Café Days to innovate and shape future PlayStation experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• 2-3 years of experience building product experiences with UI technologies.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of producing detailed design and development documentation.
• Must be based in or able to work from the Waterloo, ON campus (Hybrid).

Nice to have

• Proficiency in React, Angular, Jest, and TypeScript.
• Familiarity with GraphQL, TanstackQuery, REST APIs, and Docker.
• Understanding of build pipelines and CI/CD standards across multiple platforms.
• Experience with performance optimization, accessibility, and responsive design principles.
• Interest in AI-assisted development tools or automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work-from-home policy.
• Access to the Waterloo campus for social and team bonding events.
• Opportunity to work on next-generation technologies for a world-leading gaming platform.
• Culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and innovation.