Software Engineer II (Java)

Sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 136,400 - 204,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Matching 401(k)

Paid time off

Employee discounts for Sony products

Bonus package eligibility

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is looking for a Java Full Stack Developer to join their team in Wisconsin, United States. This role will focus on creating seamless and secure solutions, ensuring exceptional user experiences across the stack.

Applicants should possess strong Java programming skills and a solid background in microservices architecture. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and a matching 401(k), along with competitive pay.

The estimated base pay for this role ranges from $136,400 to $204,600 USD, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions and troubleshoot technical problems.
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Spring.
• Implement and maintain microservices architectures that are scalable.

Skills

Core Java experience

Java/J2EE

Spring Boot

CI/CD

AWS cloud experience

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Kafka

React JS

Adobe Experience Manager

Databricks

Power BI

Job description

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?

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.

We are seeking an experienced Java Full stack Developer to join our dynamic development team. 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. You will work closely with front‑end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java programming, experience with microservices architecture, and a passion for building robust systems that drive our business forward.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with the ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Spring
• Collaborate with front‑end developers and other team members to integrate user‑facing elements with server‑side logic
• Create automated unit tests using a Test‑Driven Development approach
• Implement and maintain microservices architectures that are scalable, reliable, and efficient
• Deliver robust code into the production environment with zero tolerance for post‑implementation issues
• Take part in decisions affecting long‑range organizational goals & strategic planning
• Proactively look to develop, implement and further develop best practices across the group
• Contribute to quality improvement, code reviews, code and architecture standards, code reuse, etc.
• Experienced with handling integrations from any Content Management System and headless JSON framework
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner, ensuring the stability and reliability of the backend systems
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our systems

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Hands‑on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
• Strong core Java experience with a clear understanding of advanced concepts in collection framework, garbage collection, multi‑threading, etc.
• Hands‑on experience in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, database knowledge, Kafka, React JS, CI/CD, designing features, AWS cloud experience
• Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
• Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Applicant Resiliency, and Security
• Ability to take on difficult and complex large‑scale problems and provide end‑to‑end solutions
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders in business, operations, and other areas

Preferred Qualities & Experience

• Exposure to DevOps methodology and AWS concepts
• Having an Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) is a plus
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills
• Experience with data pipeline tools and familiarity with Databricks and Power BI

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. To learn more, visit the SIE benefits page.

The estimated base pay range for this role is $136,400—$204,600 USD.

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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.

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