Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Contract Role)

San Diego, CA

Sony Interactive Entertainment is searching for a highly competent and experienced Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team and drive the development of in-house applications. This role involves creating seamless and secure solutions and ensuring delivery of exceptional user experiences. As a full-stack developer, you will work across the stack, contributing to both the front-end and back-end architecture and implementation. This is an opportunity to participate in a fun, demanding, fast-paced environment for individuals who thrive on new challenges and creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and develop RESTful API Endpoints, ensuring high performance, scalability and maintainability.
• Collaborate with other Front-End Engineers and develop dynamic, responsive and user-friendly web applications.
• Define Data Models and database schemas and manage relational databases or NoSQL databases ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Create and maintain documentation of application design, configuration and maintenance.
• Provide accurate timelines for specific tasks assigned.
• Participate in scheduled on-call rotation and respond to emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years professional experience working with medium/large complex code bases
• Proven experience in Full Stack development
• Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Go, or Python
• Experience in REST API design and implementation
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in React
• Knowledgeable in UI/UX design principles
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Desire to collaborate and to develop strong and positive team relationships
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS Degree in Computer Science or equivalent field.
• Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• In-depth database management, cloud technologies (AWS), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of React best practices, and ability to explain them to other developers
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines
• Automated deployment tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience with Agile development methodologies such as SAFe, Scrum