Software Engineer II
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Job description
- Contribute to the development of backend systems that power the PlayStation platform as part of a collaborative Scrum team.
- Work closely with other developers and teams to support the design and implementation of platform services.
- Build and maintain scalable services using Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, including unit tests for features and bug fixes.
- Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving technical issues.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving overall code quality.
- Create and maintain technical documentation for your work.
- Continuously learn and grow by engaging with senior engineers and adopting best practices in software development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in backend or full-stack development.
- Direct experience with Node.js, JavaScript, and/or TypeScript.
- Knowledge of RESTful APIs and general web service principles.
- Familiarity Exposure to cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with an eagerness to learn and take feedback.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, agile team environment.
- Experience working with GraphQL or RESTful APIs.
- Knowledge of version control systems such as Git and familiarity with pull request workflows.
- Interest in CI/CD pipelines and understanding the basics of automated builds or testing.
- Awareness of monitoring tools or performance metrics for backend services.
- Familiarity with frontend frameworks or Server-Side Rendering (SSR) tools such as Next.js is a plus.
- Coursework or exposure to software testing, data structures, or distributed systems concepts.
- Familiarity with other Server Side Languages
Benefits & conditions
At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE's top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Clickhere to learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $163,700-$245,500 USD
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