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Software Engineer II, Social Platform Applications
Rancho Bernardo, CA
The Software Engineer II role will design and develop solutions for PlayStation features on the PS5, mobile and other supported platforms. They will provide strong technical knowledge, experience, and implementation efforts across each of the supported platforms. The ideal candidate will come from a strong object-oriented development background and be passionate about client application and web technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Build and integrate frameworks to streamline development across mobile, console, and supported platforms, enhancing efficiency and collaboration.
- Develop using Agile methodologies like Scrum, delivering iterative improvements, and achieving breakthroughs.
- Develop and maintain high-quality front-end applications using React Native, ensuring they are production-ready and meet performance standards.
- Create and deploy adaptable UI elements for multiple platforms, emphasizing scalability and ease of maintenance, while incorporating architectural frameworks such as MVC, MVVM, and MVP.
- Develop unit and integration tests and conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality code and seamless functionality.
- Implement monitoring tools, fix, and resolve issues across the entire technology stack.
- Maintain clear, concise documentation of system architecture, codebase, and development processes.
- Collaborate closely with international teams of UI designers and product managers (USA, Japan, UK) to translate requirements into actionable work packages, creating engaging mobile user experiences.
- Represent the team in technical forums by presenting designs, sharing knowledge, and contributing insights to other Sony software development groups.
Required Qualifications:
- Genuine passion for crafting seamless, intuitive user experiences that prioritize usability and performance.
- 2+ years of experience in crafting single-page web applications or mobile applications.
- Collaborated on cloud-deployed services hosting APIs and backend processes talking to data-storage and caching layers, event buses, and other services.
- Proficient knowledge of mobile environments, structures, and advancements in iOS and Android programming, encompassing new innovations.
- Skilled in iOS (Objective-C/Swift, Xcode) or Android (Java/Kotlin, Android Studio) front-end development. Proficient in Java, Python, Go, scripting, and functional languages.
- Hands-on experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React/React Native, Angular, or similar technologies to build flexible interfaces and engaging applications.
- Experience with modern Java-based frameworks such as Spring Boot or similar technologies to build robust microservices architectures.
- Proficient analytical and fixing abilities emphasizing effective and expandable resolutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Desired Qualifications:
- Proven experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum.
- Proven skill in evaluating and improving UI and application performance, specifically focusing on UI response time and optimizing network usage.
- Skilled in crafting multi-threaded applications with a deep comprehension of concurrency and synchronization.
- Proficiency in designing and implementing GraphQL APIs.
- Experience with cloud services and serverless architectures.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
- Prior experience with system monitoring, performance tuning, and debugging in production environments.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
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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. Click here to learn more.
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