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Junior Server Software Engineer

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Junior Server Software Engineer

1 Month ago • 1-3 Years • Quality Assurance

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Job Description

PlayStation seeks a Junior Server Software Engineer to contribute to world-class, personalized user experiences across web, mobile, PS4, and PS5 platforms. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining microservices within the personalization framework, ensuring high performance and reliability. This involves feature implementation, code refactoring, unit testing, performance monitoring, and collaboration within a scrum/agile team. The role requires proficiency in Java or Kotlin, OOP, algorithms, and testing frameworks, along with strong interpersonal skills and experience with source control tools.

Must have:

Develop and maintain microservices
Proficiency in Java or Kotlin
OOP and algorithm understanding
Experience with testing frameworks
Collaboration and communication skills

Perks:

Discretionary bonus
Hybrid working
Private medical insurance
Dental scheme
25 days holiday
On-site gym
Subsidised café
Free soft drinks
On-site bar
Cycle garage and showers

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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 Corporation.

About the Role

PlayStation is seeking a Junior Server Software Engineer to help deliver world-class, personalised experiences for our users on web, mobile, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5. Ready for a rare opportunity to be part of a high-performance team, delivering high quality software, for one of the world's most recognisable brands? If you are passionate about quality, problem solving, and collaborating with teams across the globe, we believe you will be an excellent fit!

Key Responsibilities

Develop Microservices: Contribute to our suite of microservices for the Personalization framework, helping it meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Feature Implementation: Successfully implement feature requests by applying algorithms and optimising real-time services.
Code Refactoring and Maintenance: Engage in continuous code refactoring activities to improve the quality and performance of our services.
Unit Testing: Apply your skills to increase test coverage.
Monitoring and Health Metrics: Contribute to platform health, adding new monitoring capabilities to ensure performance and stability.
Collaborative Development: Work closely with a team of engineers, actively participating in scrum/agile ceremonies to ensure seamless collaboration and project success.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent, other certifications with at least 1 year of relevant professional experience, or at 2-3 years of experience.
Skills in Java or Kotlin: Proven abilities in these programming languages, following standard methodologies.
Object-Oriented Programming: Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts and design patterns
Algorithm Knowledge: Solid understanding of algorithms and their applications
Component and Unit Testing Frameworks: Experience with frameworks and CICD tools to ensure quality and coverage.
Performance Monitoring: Ability to monitor and optimise the performance of microservices, adding new capabilities as needed.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Experience using source control tools like git and svn.

Benefits:

Discretionary bonus opportunity
Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
Private Medical Insurance
Dental Scheme
25 days holiday per year
On Site Gym
Subsidised Café
Free soft drinks
On site bar
Access to cycle garage and showers

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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Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

For more information about our company, please visit SonyInteractive.com. For more information about PlayStation products, please visit PlayStation.com.