Software Engineer II, Contractor

PlayStation Global•Waterloo, ON

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

PlayStation is looking for a Software Engineer to help build our next generation technologies. Are you ready for a rare opportunity to deliver high quality, thoroughly tested code at one of the world’s most recognizable brands? We’re doing really cool things with web technologies like React, React Native, and more to keep PlayStation the #1 gaming platform in the world. Yes, there is a Sony office in Waterloo, Canada! We are located in the heart of uptown Waterloo with many phenomenal restaurants and social opportunities right outside the door. We have a very flexible work from home policy: live close enough to the office for occasional in-person meetings and events, otherwise work in the office as much or as little as preferred! Although your home base will be Waterloo, the team includes members in other PlayStation offices - strong abilities to collaborate in a hybrid environment is a must.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent, or at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree
You possess 2+ years professional web development experience
Highly proficient in customer facing UI Development using HTML, CSS, the JavaScript ecosystem and familiarity with popular frameworks like React, Angular, Ember, Jest, Babel, and TypeScript
Experience collaborating with multi functional partners, especially with product, design, and server engineering
Domain proficiency in performance optimization or comparable areas within your current field.
Strong problem-solving skills
Ambitious with an ability to take initiative
A passion for robust sustainable code

Nice To Haves

Expertise with SPA/front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or similar
Experience with React Native

Responsibilities

Develop, test and document JavaScript-based business critical web features and applications
Work with Product Owners and Product Managers to understand feature requirements, gather technical requirements and craft solutions for JavaScript-based components and applications for the PlayStation ecosystem
Passionate about quality and strives to improve processes, proposes standard methodologies and drives their usage within the teams
Write unit tests and component tests for features with key characteristics of stability and maintainability which prevent regressions in the product code.
Work quickly and effectively in a fast-paced ever-evolving environment
Work independently and collaborate with internal and external engineers
Work with other team members by reviewing and giving feedback on pull requests and design plans
Exercise your feature building capabilities and collaborate within your team to optimize existing solutions as well
Participate in Hackathons and Cafe Days to improve your skills and increase innovation at PlayStation.