Data Engineer (12 month Fixed term Contract)

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.

The role involves joining Sony Interactive Entertainment, where data plays a key role in how we build, improve and understand PlayStation experiences around the world. As part of our Data Engineering team, you will help design, build and evolve the data processing platforms that power reporting, analytics and insight across our global business. Your work will support teams in understanding how our products are used and enjoyed, helping us make better decisions in service of our players.

You will be part of a collaborative and welcoming team that values curiosity, learning and shared problem solving. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful work, grow your technical skills, and explore new tools and ideas in a supportive environment. Based in our London office, you will join a diverse team where different perspectives are valued and building great things together is part of the culture.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing, building and maintaining reliable data pipelines and processing components used across the business
• Writing clean, maintainable code and improving performance, data quality and cost efficiency over time
• Taking ownership of defined pieces of work, with support from the wider team, from development through to delivery
• Contributing to technical design, estimation and planning discussions to help the team deliver effectively
• Reviewing code and sharing feedback to support guidelines and collective code quality
• Working closely with project managers, analysts and other engineers to deliver work on time and to a high standard
• Operating comfortably in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities and adapting as requirements evolve
• Learning and applying new tools, technologies and approaches as the platform and team continue to grow
• Collaborating with teammates across different countries and cultures, with flexibility around time zones and ways of working

What we are looking for:

Must have:

• Experience as a data engineer (or similar), delivering production-ready, scalable code
• Strong SQL skills and experience with relational and analytical databases
• Programming experience in one or more of Python, Java, C or Spark-based technologies
• Experience working in UNIX or Linux environments, including shell scripting
• Experience contributing to data platforms handling complex, high-volume data
• Understanding of performance and cost considerations in data processing systems
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (for example Agile or Waterfall)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Clear communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to non-technical partners
• Collaborative, respectful approach to working with others
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new tools and technologies
• Fluency in English
• Eligibility to work in the UK, with ability to travel occasionally to the US and Japan

Nice to have:

• Experience with data warehouse or analytical platforms (for example Snowflake or Teradata)
• Familiarity with additional data processing or integration technologies
• Experience with graphical or low-code data development tools (for example Ab Initio)
• Understanding of data modelling concepts
• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.