Software Engineer, D2C UK & Ireland

Applied Intuition Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading music entertainment company is seeking a Software Engineer for their Data Platform team in London. The position involves building scalable data solutions and supporting cross-functional teams in developing products for artists and labels. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience in implementing distributed systems, proficiency in Python for data pipelines, and familiarity with database technologies. The role offers a collaborative work environment along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Mental health resources

Flexible leave for caregivers and parents

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong scripting skills, especially in Python.
• Deep knowledge in database systems and data warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Build products that empower artists and record labels.
• Contribute to architecture for user experiences.
• Work closely with product management on client needs.

Skills

Distributed systems implementation

Data pipeline development

Database technologies

ETL/ELT data pipelines

AWS Cloud technologies

Terraform

Agile team experience

Tools

Python

Neo4j

MySQL

Kafka

Snowflake

Elasticsearch

Airflow

dbt

Job description

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

Sony Music’s Product Design Engineering and Global Operations (PDEGO) Team is looking for a Software Engineer to join our D2C team in our King’s Cross office (London). Your work will power the technology that will support our artist, label, and merchandise stores worldwide.

What you'll do:

• Work with a cross-functional team to build products that empower artists and record labels across the globe
• Contribute to all tiers of our architecture to produce high quality, robust user experiences
• Work closely with product management to understand client requirements
• Participate in re-architecture, refinement and technical design of various systems

Who you are:

• We’re seeking a Data Platform Software Engineer with 4+ years of experience in the following areas:
• Strong experience implementing distributed systems and scalable data solutions.
• Proficiency in a scripting language, such as Python, for data pipeline development and automation.
• Deep experience with various database and data warehousing technologies and query languages (we use Neo4j, Kafka, MySQL, Snowflake, Elasticsearch, and more).
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining robust ETL/ELT data pipelines, including orchestration tools like Airflow, for large-scale data ingestion and transformation.
• Experience with data transformation tools such as dbt (data build tool).
• Familiar with techniques for data quality monitoring and ensuring data reliability.
• Experience with microservices, APIs, and related standards such as REST and HTTP.
• Comfortable with AWS Cloud technologies and cloud-native data services.
• Experience with Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools for managing and provisioning cloud resources.
• Experience using log analysis and monitoring tools to investigate data issues and pipeline performance.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests to ensure data integrity.
• Experience working in an agile team.

What we give you:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
• Time off for a winter recess

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.