Software Engineer

Role overview:

Are you passionate about building robust, scalable systems and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with TypeScript? Join our dynamic team as a Software Engineerand play a pivotal role in creating innovative platforms, APIs, and front-end solutions that power our core applications!

What you’ll be doing:

You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining high-performance frameworks for APIs and middleware, integrating backend services while enhancing overall system capabilities. Additionally, you’ll contribute to front-end development, ensuring seamless and intuitive user experiences across various features. Together we will design and develop authentication and authorization systems to guarantee both security and scalability within the system.

We drive critical improvements in system modularity, reliability, and performance, ensuring the platform operates securely and efficiently. As part of your responsibilities, you’ll build and maintain core features like Login, Role Management, Data Providers, and Visualizations which are vital to supporting key infrastructure operations. Collaborating in multi-functional teams, you will play a crucial role in triaging and resolving bugs in integration and production environments, ensuring that everything runs smoothly across the board.

What we are looking for:

Work with Kubernetes APIs and GraphQL-Federation to build scalable, cloud-native applications, while driving innovation at the intersection of backend and frontend technologies. This role allows you to push boundaries and create flawless, integrated solutions across the entire tech stack.

Your Toolkit:

• Shown experience in TypeScript/JavaScript, building complex web services and applications.
• Deep understanding of HTTP, REST, JSON, and No-SQL technologies.
• Hands-on experience with GraphQL and NodeJS.
• Comfortable in Kubernetes Application Development with working knowledge of CI/CD patterns.
• Good command of Linux CLI for efficient development and debugging.
• Bonus points if you have experience with any of the following technologies: Golang, ArgoCD, Angular or React.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science.
• We expect 2 or more years of software engineering experience delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills to contribute optimally in a complex environment.
• A strong sense of accountability, ownership, and reliability.
• Comfortable working in an agile development environment.
• Interest for latest trends in Cloud Native Computing Foundation projects (CNCF).

Working for PlayStation:

• Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Work with us on impactful projects that will shape the strategy of our platform.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, inclusive environment.

If you’re eager to work with modern technologies, seek exciting problems, and be part of a team that’s building the future of gaming, we want to hear from you!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform vital job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Benefits:

Salary: Annual salary paid across 12 month (different to other parts of Germany)

Bonus: Discretionary bonus, target level based on position level

Pension: Defined benefit provided by HDI - €35 per month after successfully passing the probation period

Insurances: Accident insurance

Flexible working: Employee can work from home in agreement with the manager

Holidays: 30 days + 3 day ’Wellness Break’

Health Insurance: 30 EUR/month (insurance coverage up to 800 EUR)

Capital forming benefit: €40 per month

Travel allowance: Public transportation allowance.

Non contractual benefits: Games allocation, Christmas closure days

Other benefits: Long time service award. Free lunch Tuesdays and Thursdays soft drinks, coffee, fruit. Annual PS Membership, Budget for personal development