Why PlayStation?

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.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 PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, 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.The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.As a

Solution Architect , you’ll help define and shape technology strategies within the

Enterprise Enablement

domain, which includes business planning, supply chain, operations, finance, HR, and productivity services. You’ll work with business and IT leaders to develop solution architectures, guide implementation teams, and ensure alignment with our technology roadmap.What you'll be doing:Enterprise Architecture & Strategy

Define the

target state architecture

for areas of enterprise enablement, linking business capabilities with technology strategies.Assess current systems and recommend

modernization and optimization

approaches.Develop and evolve

architectural models and roadmaps

with technology and business teams.Stay updated on

emerging technologies

and evaluate their potential impact.Participate in

proof of concepts (PoCs)

to assess new technology opportunities.Solution Architecture

Develop

solution architectures

for multi-phase change programs.Explore and assess

solution options

with vendors, analysts, and internal teams.Define

current and future state architectures , outlining transition steps.Identify key

design decisions

and collaborate with partners.Present

solution recommendations

to decision-making groups.Governance & Best Practices

Ensure compliance with

SIE architecture principles, standards, and frameworks .Produce

high-quality architectural documentation

that explains solutions, options, and decisions.Review and approve solution designs for

alignment with the future state architecture .Apply

architecture governance processes

to assure design conformance to your defined architecture.Collaboration & Leadership

Partner with

engineering, security, data and AI teams

to solve architectural challenges.Build

strong supplier relationships

to enhance technology investments.Mentor junior architects

and contribute to best practices across Sony’s architecture teams.What We’re Looking For:

5+ years

of experience as a

Solution Architect

working on corporate platforms (e.g., ERP, HR systems).Experience in designing

scalable, reliable, and cost-effective enterprise solutions .Architecting solutions for two of

sales, operations, finance, or HR systems .Collaborating with engineering teams

to implement architectures.Communicating complex IT concepts to both technical and business audiences.Evaluating solutions through

RFIs, RFPs, PoCs, and blueprinting .Proven in applying

enterprise architecture frameworks

(e.g., Archimate).Experienced in architecture modelling

in tool (e.g., Bizzdesign).Preferred Qualifications

Degree in

Computer Science, IT, or related field .Experience in

solution design, software development, or business analysis .Worked with

global, multi-functional teams .Familiarity with

SAP S/4 ERP, Workday, Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, Salesforce .Strong understanding of

integration technologies

(e.g., Ab Initio, Mulesoft) and

data architecture

(e.g., Snowflake, Tableau, Microstrategy).Knowledge of

cloud platforms

(AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and

AI/ML enablement .Benefits:

Discretionary bonus opportunityHybrid Working (within Flexmodes)Private Medical InsuranceDental Scheme25 days holiday per yearOn Site GymSubsidised CaféFree soft drinksOn site barAccess to cycle garage and showersEqual 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.PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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