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Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Server-Side Engineer to join their team in Tokyo, Japan. The successful candidate will be involved in developing server applications for the PlayStation Network platform, a large-scale network service catering to game consoles, mobile devices, and PCs. This role offers the opportunity to work on services such as messaging, voice chat, score rankings, and matchmaking.
The engineer will participate in the full development lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, coding, and testing. They will also collaborate with client development teams and global organizations, engage in DevOps for live service operations, and communicate with game developers. The team uses Scrum for agile development, distributing tasks within the Scrum team.
The company fosters a collaborative environment where team members can contribute ideas and engage in open discussions. There are opportunities for career advancement into leadership roles in product, technology, or team management.
Role Involves:
- Developing server applications for the PlayStation Network platform.
- Participating in requirements definition, design, coding, and testing.
- Collaborating with client development teams and global organizations.
- Engaging in DevOps for live service operations.
- Communicating with game developers.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of server-side/backend development experience.
- Basic knowledge of computer science.
- Basic Japanese communication skills.
The Role Offers:
- Opportunity to work on a globally recognized product.
- Direct feedback from users worldwide.
- Involvement in a large-scale system handling significant traffic.
- Collaboration with international offices in English.
- Dynamic business environment with opportunities for change and growth.
