Sony Corporation

Software Engineer (Java)

Sony Corporation$136K — $204K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Proven experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
  • Strong core Java skills with advanced knowledge of collection framework and multi-threading.
  • Practical experience with Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and relational databases.
  • Familiarity with Kafka, React JS, and CI/CD practices.
  • Experience with data pipeline tools, Databricks, and Power BI is an asset.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain backend services and APIs utilizing Java and Spring.
  • Collaborate closely with front-end developers to integrate user interfaces with server-side logic.
  • Create automated unit tests using a Test-Driven Development approach.
  • Implement and optimize microservices architectures for scalability and reliability.
  • Deliver production-ready code with attention to minimizing post-implementation issues.
  • Engage in strategic planning to influence long-term organizational goals.
  • Promote best practices in development and contribute to code quality improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Matching 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Wellness program to support employee health.
  • Exclusive discounts on Sony products.
Full Job Description
Job Title - Software Engineer

Location - United States, Madison, WI

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Java Full stack Developer to join our dynamic development team. 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. You will work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java programming, experience with microservices architecture, and a passion for building robust systems that drive our business forward.

Responsibilities:

  • Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Spring.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
  • Create automated unit tests using a Test-Driven Development approach
  • Implement and maintain microservices architectures that are scalable, reliable, and efficient.
  • Doing robust delivery of code into the production environment with zero tolerance for post implementation issues
  • Take part in decisions affecting long range organizational goals & strategic planning.
  • Proactively look to develop, implement and further development best practices across the group.
  • Contribute to quality improvement, code reviews, code and architecture standards, code reuse etc.
  • Experienced with handling integrations from any Content Management System and headless JSON framework
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner, ensuring the stability and reliability of the backend systems.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our systems.


Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree or similar relevant years of experience.
  • Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
  • Strong core Java experience with clear understanding of advanced concepts in collection framework, garbage collection, multi threading etc.
  • Hands on experience in Java\J2EE, Spring Boot, Database knowledge, Kafka, React JS, CI\CD, designing features, AWS cloud experience
  • Experience with data pipeline tools and familiarity with Databricks and Power BI is a plus
  • Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Experience in developing, debugging, and maintaining code in a large corporate environment with one or more modern programming languages and database querying languages
  • Overall knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
  • Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Applicant Resiliency, and Security
  • Ability to take on difficult and complex large scale problems and provide end to end solutions.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders in business, operations, operate etc.


Candidate Preferred Qualities

  • Exposure to DevOps methodology and AWS concepts
  • Having an Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) is a plus
  • Strong debugging and performance optimization skills


At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role's base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for 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. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.

$136,400-$204,600 USD

About Sony Corporation

Sony Corporation is a multinational conglomerate that produces a wide range of products and services, including consumer electronics, gaming, entertainment, and financial services. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Sony has operations in over 190 countries and employs approximately 111,700 people worldwide. The company's mission is to inspire and fulfill people's curiosity and creativity through the power of technology, entertainment, and innovation.
Learn more about Sony Corporation
Size
111,700 employees
Market Cap
$96 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1,077.4 billion
Founded
1946
5 Year Trend
+5.5%
Revenue
$8,527.6 billion
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