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 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 aSolution Architect, you’ll work with business and IT leaders to shape technology strategies and drive our enterprise architecture forward. Your focus will be on theEnterprise Enablementdomain, which supports business planning, supply chain, operations, finance, HR, and productivity services. You’ll play a key role in defining solution architectures, guiding implementation teams, and ensuring alignment with our technology roadmap.

What you'll be doing:

Enterprise Architecture & Strategy

• Define thetarget state architecturefor enterprise enablement, linking business capabilities with technology strategies.
• Assess current systems and recommendmodernisation and optimizationapproaches.
• Develop and communicatearchitectural roadmapsto business and IT teams.
• Stay updated onemerging technologiesand assess their impact.

Solution Architecture

• Designscalable, cost-effectivesolution architectures for sophisticated, multi-phase global projects.
• Collaborate withvendors, analysts, and internal teamsto evaluate solution options.
• Guide teams througharchitecture decisions, approvals, and implementation.
• Leadproof of concepts (PoCs)to test new technologies.

Governance & Best Practices

• Establish and enforcearchitecture principles, standards, and frameworks.
• Ensure solution designs align withfuture state architecture.
• Review and approve project deliverables forarchitectural compliance.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Lead on architecture proposals and recommendationsto partners and project teams.
• Partner withengineering, security, data, and AI teamsto solve architectural challenges.
• Work withsupplier partnersto drive value from their products and roadmaps.
• Mentor junior architectsand contribute to standard methodologies across Sony’s architecture teams.

What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ yearsas aSolution Architecton large-scale projects (e.g., ERP, HR platforms).
• Experience in designingenterprise-grade solutionsthat are scalable and cost-effective.
• Architecture leadership roleacrossat least two ofsales, operations, finance, and HR systems.
• Communicating complex technical topicsto a senior level and across IT and the business.
• Evaluating technology solutions throughRFIs, RFPs, and PoCs.
• Proven in applyingenterprise architecture frameworks(e.g Archimate).
• Experienced in architecture modellingin tool (e.g. Bizzdesign).

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree inComputer Science, IT, or related field.
• Background insolution design, software development, or business analysis.
• Experience working with global, multi-functional teams.
• Familiarity with major platforms likeSAP S/4 ERP, Workday, Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, Salesforce.
• Strong understanding ofintegration technologies(e.g., Ab Initio, Mulesoft) anddata architecture(e.g., Snowflake, Tableau, Microstrategy).
• Knowledge ofcloud platforms(AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) andAI/ML enablement.

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus opportunity.
• Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes).
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Dental Scheme.
• 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, 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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