Senior Full Stack UI / UX Developer

Job Description

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation Studios Visual Arts and PlayStation Studios Malaysia provides world-class content, development and services to PlayStation Studios. Our team is always at the cutting edge of technology and partners with the industry's best minds and companies. This is your opportunity to work closely with game and film industry professionals from all over the world and under one roof!

Always at the cutting edge of technology, the teams work with studios like Naughty Dog, Insomniac, Santa Monica Studios, Guerrilla Games, Bend Studios, SuckerPunch, San Diego Studio, Japan Studios, and more PlayStation first-party teams, providing world-class content development and services to these studios.

Full Stack UI/UX Developer

We are currently looking for a Full Stack UI/UX Developer to come aboard and help the Visual Arts Malaysia studio. The role will be reporting into the Engineering Manager and will be responsible for designing and developing user interfaces that are engaging, user-friendly, and visually appealing as well as full stack development of web platforms for both internal and external usage.

Responsibilities

As a UI/UX Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for designing and developing user interfaces that are engaging, user-friendly, and visually appealing. You will work closely with our design and development teams to translate user requirements into seamless and intuitive digital experiences.
• Consistent User Interface: Ensure that the user interface (UI/UX) of the pipeline applications aligns with the overall look and feel of the rest of our internal tools. Consistency in design elements, and UX functionality.
• Unified Navigation: Design a unified navigation structure that allows users to easily switch between different office productivity applications within the open-source platform. This can be achieved through a centralized menu or sidebar that provides access to various applications and features.
• Single Sign-On: Implement a single sign-on (SSO) mechanism to enable users to log in once and access multiple office productivity applications seamlessly. Integration with authentication protocols, such as OAuth or SAML, can streamline the login process and enhance user convenience.
• Accessibility Considerations: Ensure that the interface of office productivity applications adheres to accessibility standards and guidelines, making it inclusive and usable for users with disabilities. Consider factors such as keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and appropriate colour contrast.
• Responsive Design: Optimize the interface for different devices and screen sizes. Implement responsive design techniques to ensure that the office productivity applications can be accessed and used seamlessly on desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.
• User Feedback and Iterative Design: Gather feedback from users throughout the design and development process. Conduct user testing, surveys, and feedback sessions to understand user preferences, pain points, and suggestions for improvement. Use this feedback to iterate and refine the interface design. Requirements: Your expertise in both front-end and back-end development will contribute to the successful implementation of projects.
• Collaborate with the design team to create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes that effectively communicate the user interface and user experience design concepts.
• Develop responsive and user-friendly web applications, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and optimal performance.
• Implement front-end designs using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks while adhering to industry best practices.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and back-end services using server-side technologies (such as Python/Django or Flask).
• Conduct usability testing and gather user feedback to continuously improve the user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and project managers, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Stay up to date with the latest UI/UX trends, technologies, and best practices

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

Pluses
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Understanding of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
• Passionate about integration with other emerging technologies in games and visual effects.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and best practices.
• Experience with performance optimization for both front-end and back-end systems.
• Passion for staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices.

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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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2eeq2-18-222-182-107-42 in your application.