Software Engineer II, Java

PlayStation Global; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 136,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment in Madison, WI is seeking a Software Engineer II with strong Java experience to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services powering PlayStation Network and digital services.

You will work with Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native deployments in AWS, contributing to CI/CD and high-availability systems used by millions of users across devices.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience with Java-based backend systems.
• Strong experience with Java 17+; Java 21 experience is a plus.
• Experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, or related Java frameworks.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with SQL and database design; writing efficient queries.
• Experience with automated testing (JUnit or similar).
• Experience using Git or other source control systems.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix-based development environments.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum software development practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and enhance APIs, microservices, and platform components for PlayStation Network.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features for commerce, subscriptions, identity, and content.
• Write clean, secure, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and event-driven services.
• Create and execute unit, integration, and automated tests (JUnit, Mockito, Test containers).
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases and optimize queries.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Operate cloud-native apps in AWS, containers, and Kubernetes-based platforms.

Skills

Java backend development

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Git

Linux/Unix

Agile/Scrum

Cloud - AWS

Testing - JUnit

SQL / Data modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Aurora

Oracle

Job description

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting‑edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

Software Engineer II, Java
Madison, WI

Platform Engineering / PlayStation Network
PlayStation is looking for a Software Engineer with strong Java experience to help build andoperate scalable backend services that power the PlayStation ecosystem. You will work onsystems that support PlayStation Network, digital commerce, subscriptions, gaming services,media experiences, partner integrations, and internal platforms used across Sony InteractiveEntertainment.

This role focuses on designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining modern Java-based services in a cloud‑native environment. You will collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, QA, security, operations, and business partners to deliver reliable services used by millions of players across PlayStation consoles, web, mobile, PC, and connected devices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using Java and modern frameworks such as Spring Boot.
• Build and enhance APIs, microservices, and platform components that supportPlayStation Network and related digital services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features for commerce, subscriptions, identity, content, gaming, media, or partner integrations.
• Write clean, secure, maintainable, and well‑tested code.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and event‑driven services.
• Create and execute unit, integration, and automated tests using tools such as JUnit,Mockito, Test containers, or similar frameworks.
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases, including writing efficient queries andunderstanding schema design.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, sprint planning, and technicaldocumentation.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production and pre‑production issues.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Support cloud‑native applications running in environments such as AWS, containers, and Kubernetes‑based platforms.
• Use monitoring, logging, tracing, and alerting tools to improve service reliability and
• Help refactor legacy systems and migrate services toward modern architectures where appropriate.
• Follow secure development practices, including data protection, authentication,
  authorization, and dependency management.
• Communicate technical status, risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs clearly to teammates and stakeholders.
• Continuously improve engineering standards, development workflows, and operational practices.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience with Java-based
  backend systems.
• Strong experience with Java 17+; Java 21 experience is a plus.
• Experience building backend applications or services using Spring Boot, Spring MVC, or related Java frameworks.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with object‑oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Aurora, or Oracle.
• Ability to write SQL queries and understand database performance considerations.
• Experience with automated testing using JUnit or similar testing frameworks.
• Experience using Git or other source control systems.
• Familiarity with Linux or Unix‑based development environments.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum software development practices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently with guidance.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non‑technical partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field, or
  equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience deploying or operating applications in AWS or another major cloud platform.
• Familiarity with containers and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Argo CD, or
• Experience with messaging or streaming platforms such as Kafka, SNS/SQS,
  RabbitMQ, or similar.
• Experience with NoSQL or caching technologies such as DynamoDB, Redis,
  Cassandra, or Elasticsearch/OpenSearch.
• Familiarity with observability tools such as Datadog, Splunk, CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, or ELK.
• Experience with API gateways, authentication, authorization, OAuth2, OIDC, or identity platforms.
• Exposure to secure coding practices and application security testing.
• Experience modernizing legacy Java applications.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies such as React, TypeScript, or modern web
  frameworks is a plus, but not required.
• Interest in gaming, entertainment, commerce, media streaming, or large-scale consumer platforms.
• Experience using AI‑assisted development tools responsibly to improve productivity, code quality, testing, or documentation.

Technology Environment

• Spring Boot / Spring Framework
• REST APIs and event‑driven services
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Kafka or cloud messaging systems
• JUnit, Mockito, Test containers
• Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated deployment tools
• Observability and monitoring platforms

What You’ll Help Build

• PlayStation Network services
• Digital game and content commerce
• Subscriptions and membership platforms
• Player identity, account, and entitlement systems
• Media, entertainment, and partner integrations
• Internal enterprise tools used across Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Global‑scale services for console, web, mobile, PC, and connected‑device experiences

About You

You are a backend engineer who enjoys building reliable services, learning new technologies, and working with teammates to deliver high‑quality software. You care about code quality, testing, scalability, and maintainability. You are comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and taking ownership of features from design through production support.

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.

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.

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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.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$136,400 - $204,600 USD

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