Sr. Full Stack Software Engineer

PlayStation Global • Madison, WI

3h

About The Position

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.
PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.
The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
Sr. Full Stack Software Engineer
Madison, WI

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with demonstrated expertise in both front-end and back-end systems.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern front-end framework (React, Angular, or Vue).
• Experience developing backend services using Node.js, Java, Go, or Python.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design, database modeling, and integration patterns.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or DynamoDB.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and modern DevOps workflows.
• Strong debugging, performance optimization, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of application security and secure development practices.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with distributed or event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka, SNS/SQS).
• Familiarity with serverless technologies or infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Exposure to data streaming, analytics, or machine learning integration.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps culture.
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities.
• Experience with version control systems (Git/GitHub).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable full-stack applications using modern frameworks and cloud-native services.
• Implement and enhance RESTful APIs, microservices, and integrations with internal and external platforms.
• Build performant, accessible, and responsive front-end user interfaces.
• Collaborate with peers and technical leads on system design, implementation, and code reviews.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Implement and contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and observability improvements.
• Support production systems through troubleshooting, debugging, and on-call participation as needed.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain technical documentation to ensure operational readiness and supportability.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, data governance, and accessibility requirements.
• Provide accurate timelines for specific tasks assigned.
• Travel as needed for projects or support (5-10%).

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level