Senior Java Engineer – Data Platform Framework

Role Overview

• Develop, optimize, and maintain backend services using Java, leveraging internal framework components
• Be a key contributor in the architectural decisions which help us build the framework.
• Work on data pipelines that power operations for various different sports like American football or ice hockey
• Deploy and scale applications in AWS (Lambda, S3, Apache Flink, etc.)
• Work on event-driven architectures
• Collaborate with other engineers in the team to meet high-impact project deadlines
• Ensure system reliability and performance in high-traffic, real-time environments

Requirements

• Strong Java (preferably Java 11 or later) experience
• Experience with AWS
• Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry)
• Previous experience with designing and scaling high throughput, low latency distributed systems
• Understanding of monitoring, logging, and traceability
• Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS, etc.)
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Tech Stack

• Apache
• AWS
• Distributed Systems
• Java
• Kafka
• Prometheus
• RabbitMQ

Benefits

• 25 days + 8 public holidays
• Enhanced Pension Scheme: 5% matching
• Flexible Working: Hybrid model (2 days in the office per week)
• Wellness: Complimentary Unmind app, onsite gym (Basingstoke)
• Exclusive Perks: Access to sporting events and tickets, Sony Group Company discounts