Graduate Data Engineer

Why PlayStation?

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.

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Graduate Data Engineer
London

Department overview:

As a Graduate Data Engineer, the successful candidate will work within the Data Engineering team and gain an appreciation of the full development lifecycle through design, development and maintenance of the data processing platform.

They will be required to fit into a highly skilled team and gain experience through day-to-day responsibilities, structured training and continuous learning. As a valued member of the team, they will be expected to provide insight and contribute ideas to the successful running of our business.

What you’ll be doing:

The successful candidate will be eager to learn new tools & techniques and will have an interest in data engineering and how this can inform business strategy and performance. A comprehensive understanding of the computer programming principles is required.

Based in our London offices, the team provides Business Intelligence, Data Insights and Data Science services, for various global business units associated with Sony PlayStation.

What we are looking for:

Essential skills:

• Minimum 2:1 Degree in a Computing/IT/Mathematical discipline
• Previous experience/knowledge of Programming Languages
• Interpersonal skills including presentation, negotiating, conflict resolution, etc
• Strong communication skillsets
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving ability
• Eager to learn
• Must have eligibility to work in the UK and travel to US and Japan
• English: Fluent

Preferable skills:

• Relevant Work Experience or extra-curricular activities
• A good understanding of SQL/UNIX/Cloud computing
• Appreciation of emerging and latest technologies
• An Interest in the Gaming Industry

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• London Allowance (if applicable)
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

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 or maternity, 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.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.