Junior Server Software Engineer, PlayStation

Salary not provided

+ Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

Java

Kotlin

Git

Junior and Mid 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

Git

Junior and Mid 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

If you are passionate about quality, problem solving, and collaborating with teams across the globe, we believe you will be an excellent fit!
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

What the job involves

PlayStation is seeking a Software Engineer to help deliver world-class, personalised experiences for our users on web, mobile, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5
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

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.