Server Software Engineer, PlayStation

Data

Salary not provided

+Discretionary bonus opportunity

Java

Kotlin

Spark

Flink

Git

Mid and Senior level

London

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

Job no longer available

Gaming and digital entertainment provider

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

+Discretionary bonus opportunity

Java

Kotlin

Spark

Flink

Git

Mid and Senior level

London

1001+ employees

B2CGamingEntertainmenteSports

Company mission

To create a gaming experience without barriers that fits the needs of players of all abilities.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

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!
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent, or at least 5 years of relevant professional experience
3-5 years professional software development experience
Strong Skills in Java or Kotlin: Demonstrated expertise in these programming languages, following standard methodologies
Experience with processing data using Flink, Spark, or similar
Object-Oriented Programming: Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts and design patterns, with proven ability to apply them effectively
Algorithm Knowledge: Solid understanding of sophisticated algorithms and their application in real-time service configurations
Component and Unit Testing Frameworks: Extensive experience with component and unit testing frameworks and CICD tools to ensure quality and coverage
Performance Monitoring: Ability to monitor and optimize the performance of microservices, adding new capabilities as needed
Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively within a team
Agile Methodologies: Experience with scrum/agile methodologies, actively participating in ceremonies to drive project success
Experience using source control tools like git and svn

What the job involves

PlayStation is seeking a Mid-level Server Software Engineer (data) to help deliver world-class, personalised experiences for our users on web, mobile, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5
Develop and Maintain Reporting Pipeline: Work on impression/click stream processing, near real-time stream services, Databricks notebooks, Spark, and Flink
New Reporting Solutions: Collaborate with product and business teams to implement reporting solutions tailored to their needs
Code Refactoring and Maintenance: Engage in continuous code refactoring activities to improve the quality and performance of our services
Unit Testing: Apply your extensive expertise in unit testing frameworks to guarantee comprehensive test coverage and employ CICD tools to identify and fill any gaps in coverage
Monitoring and Health Metrics: Supervise the health metrics of our services, adding new monitoring capabilities to ensure performance and stability
On-Call Rotation: Participate in on-call rotations to maintain the stability and normal operations of the entire services stack
Collaborative Development: Work closely with a team of engineers, actively participating in scrum/agile ceremonies to ensure seamless collaboration and project success
Ensure Performance and Scalability of Services meet business requirements

Salary benchmarks

Our take

Since the release of the PS1 in 1994, PlayStation has been a consistent leader in the video gaming market. Its consoles are iconic in the gaming community - PlayStation has produced both the top-selling and fastest-selling console of all time - and the company is still pushing boundaries. Its current flagship - the PS5 - promises to revolutionise gaming, featuring new technology that will create improvements across the board.

As well as its consoles, PlayStation has also developed online services, connecting its users and giving them access to diversified media. A PlayStation can be used for a huge range of activities - from Netflix to guided workouts - which has led to the expansion of the company's audience over time and across generations.

PlayStation faces competition in its field from the likes of Microsoft, with its Xbox range, and PC gaming, which has been becoming more popular in recent years. Regardless, PlayStation shows no signs of slowing down. The upcoming implementation of in-game ads in free games looks to significantly increase revenue, and the wider PlayStation gaming experience also appears to be evolving from plans to launch live service games in upcoming years.