Software Engineer - Frontend/Full Stack

Sony Playstation; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global entertainment company located in Dublin is seeking an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer. This role involves developing in-house applications, contributing to both front-end and back-end, and ensuring exceptional user experiences. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, adept in various programming languages such as Java, Go, or Python, and have a strong grasp of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic and creative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience working with medium/large complex code bases.
• Experience in REST API design and implementation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the architecture and design of RESTful API Endpoints.
• Collaborate with Front-End Engineers to develop user-friendly web applications.
• Define Data Models and database schemas managing data integrity.

Skills

Full Stack development

Java

Go

Python

HTML

CSS

JavaScript ecosystem

React

Angular

UI/UX design principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

Why PlayStation? PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, 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.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is searching for experienced Full Stack Software Engineers to join our team and contribute to the development of in-house applications. This role involves creating seamless and secure solutions and ensuring delivery of exceptional user experiences. As a full-stack developer, you will work across the stack, contributing to both the front-end and back-end architecture and implementation. This is an opportunity to participate in a fun, demanding, fast-paced environment for individuals who thrive on new challenges and creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the architecture, design and development of RESTful API Endpoints, ensuring high performance, scalability and maintainability.
• Collaborate with other Front-End Engineers and develop dynamic, responsive and user-friendly web applications.
• Define Data Models and database schemas and manage relational databases or NoSQL databases ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Create and maintain documentation of application design, configuration and maintenance.
• Provide accurate timelines for specific tasks assigned.
• Participate in scheduled on-call rotation and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional experience working with medium/large complex code bases
• Experience in Full Stack development
• Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Go, or Python
• Experience in REST API design and implementation
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, the JavaScript ecosystem and familiarity with popular frameworks like React, Angular, Ember, Jest, Babel, and TypeScript
• Knowledgeable in UI/UX design principles
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Desire to collaborate and to develop strong and positive team relationships
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or at least three years of proven experience in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Database management, cloud technologies (AWS), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of React best practices
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines
• Automated deployment tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience with Agile development methodologies such as SAFe, Scrum

Additional Information

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.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.