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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Sony
- **Location:** Liverpool, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Technical Debt, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/44507197/

## About the Role

reliability, and customer experience.Write high-quality code, automated tests, documentation, and operational guidance.Improve engineering standards through code reviews, CI/CD, testing, release processes, and shared patterns.Partner with studios and cross-functional teams to clarify needs, troubleshoot issues, support onboarding, and gather feedback.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:Demonstrated senior-level experience in relevant languages such as C++, C#, or similar.Strong understanding of software design, debugging, automated testing, source control, CI/CD, observability, and maintainability.Able to debug complex issues across code, systems, environments, integrations, and user workflows.Able to make thoughtful trade-offs between delivery speed, quality, reliability, complexity, and customer value.Able to explain technical details clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.Communicates clearly across time zones, disciplines, and levels of technical knowledge.Asks questions to understand
root causes, customer needs, risks, and intended outcomes.Works through ambiguity constructively, focusing on shared goals and strong relationships.Applies pragmatic judgement, choosing approaches that fit the problem rather than following process or preference for its own sake.Supports and guides engineers, testers, tool users, and partner teams through reviews, pairing, workshops, and documentation.Looks beyond their own area to identify bottlenecks, improve practices, and support wider outcomes.Keeps learning, shares knowledge, and brings curiosity and care to the craft of building great software.NICE TO HAVE:Understanding of how to safely and effectively use generative AI to augment development work.Experience developing Windows applications within the games industry or building tools that support game dev workflows.Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all
new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.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. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair
Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

## Description

suits someone who enjoys practical engineering challenges, has an interest in games and tools development, and wants to see their work make a visible difference. You will work independently, contribute to technical direction, and may lead a small project or a significant part of a larger one. We value pragmatic engineers who can make thoughtful trade-offs between quality, speed, maintainability, and long-term technical health.Ideally, we would like someone to be present in our Liverpool office 2-3 days a week, but we can be flexible with remote working for the right candidate.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:Design, develop, maintain, and improve tools, services, and pipelines.Own delivery from analysis and design through development, testing, release, support, and iteration.Contribute to technical design, including architecture trade-offs, APIs, reliability, security, testing, and operational support.Refactor and optimise systems to reduce technical debt and improve performance, maintainability


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