Sr Software Eng

Why PlayStation

PlayStation isnt just the Best Place to Play its also the Best Place to Work. Today were recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5 PlayStation4 PlayStationVR PlayStationPlus 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.

Senior Backend Engineer PlayStation

At PlayStation were on a mission to craft seamless scalable and immersive experiences that connect millions of players around the world. We design and build the powerful backend systems that enable real-time interactions personalized content and dynamic gameplay featuresdefining how players experience play on our platforms.

As a Senior Backend Engineer youll take a lead role in designing and developing cloud-native high-performance systems that power the next generation of PlayStation experiences. Youll work closely with designers client engineers and product managers to deliver robust reliable and joyful services at global scale.

We thrive on innovation teamwork and excellenceand we cant wait for you to help us push the boundaries of whats possible in gaming!

What Youll Do

We take pride in building experiences that are fast scalable and this role you will:

• Design implement and maintain distributed cloud-based backend services that scale to millions of players.
• Champion code quality reliability and maintainability through clean design and strong testing practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver high-impact player features and system improvements.
• Optimize performance and reliability through observability automation and continuous improvement.
• Mentor other engineers encouraging knowledge sharing experimentation and technical excellence.

What Were Looking For

Were seeking an experienced backend engineer who brings deep technical knowledge creative problem-solving and a collaborative mindset. Youll succeed here if you have:

• 7 years of professional backend development experience with scalable production-grade systems
• Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot with strong understanding of object-oriented design principles
• Experience developing high-performance distributed web services using container-based architectures
• Expertise with MySQL or similar relational databases plus exposure to NoSQL technologies like Cassandra or Redis
• Experience with AWS services and observability tools (Prometheus Grafana CloudWatch OpenTelemetry)
• Familiarity with event-driven systems (Kafka SNS/SQS or similar)
• Strong communication skills Agile team experience and a sense of ownership for your work
• A proactive approach that values scalability maintainability and user experience

Bonus Skills

Were especially excited if you bring:

• A passion for gaming creator ecosystems and player-driven innovation
• Experience with load testing profiling and performance tuning backend systems
• Familiarity with feature flagging A/B testing or experimentation frameworks
• Curiosity about Generative AI (GenAI) tools to enhance developer productivity and creativity

Team Culture & Impact

At PlayStation we believe that great teams build great experiences. Our engineering culture is grounded in collaboration craftsmanship and continuous learning. We celebrate creativity and empower each other to take ownershipbecause the best ideas often come from unexpected places.

Youll join a team that values inclusivity empathy and open communication where feedback is seen as a tool for growth. We balance technical excellence with a genuine care for player experience ensuring that every line of code contributes to something meaningful.

The systems you build will directly shape how millions of players connect compete and create together across the world. Your impact will be felt in every joyful moment of play that our players share.

Our Commitment

At PlayStation we believe diversity fuels innovation. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyoneregardless of background identity or abilitycan thrive and grow. Together were building the technology and experiences that make play possible for everyone everywhere.

Join usand help shape the future of play for millions around the world.

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.