Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Contract Role)

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. Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Contract Role) San Diego, CA Sony Interactive Entertainment is searching for a highly competent and experienced Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team and drive 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 Architect, design and develop 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. Minimum Qualifications 8+ years professional experience working with medium/large complex code bases Proven 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 Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in React 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 BS or MS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent field. Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. In-depth database management, cloud technologies (AWS), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of React best practices, and ability to explain them to other developers 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 At SIE, working with our partners, 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 individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate. $79.38 — $119.04 USD 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.