Software Engineer II, Java

About this role

Sony Interactive Entertainment seeks a Software Engineer II with strong Java expertise to design and maintain scalable backend services powering the PlayStation Network ecosystem. You'll develop microservices, APIs, and cloud-native applications supporting millions of players across multiple platforms while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java-based backend services using Spring Boot and modern frameworks
• Build and enhance APIs, microservices, and platform components for PlayStation Network, commerce, subscriptions, and gaming services
• Write clean, secure, and well-tested code with comprehensive unit and integration test coverage
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases, optimize queries, and manage schema design
• Debug production issues and contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design discussions, code reviews, and technical documentation

What they're looking for

• Java 17+ (Java 21 preferred)
• Spring Boot and Spring MVC
• RESTful API design and consumption
• JUnit, Mockito, and automated testing frameworks
• PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, and NoSQL databases
• AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native environments
• Git and version control systems
• Linux/Unix development environments