Job Description

Position Type:
Full Time
Location(s):
London, United Kingdom
Date Posted:
Job ID:
R-118458

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 Group Corporation.


As a

Staff Architect

, you'll work with business and IT leaders to shape technology strategies and drive our enterprise architecture forward. Your focus will be on the

Enterprise Enablement

domain, 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 the

target state architecture

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

modernisation and optimization

approaches. Develop and communicate

architectural roadmaps

to business and IT teams. Stay updated on

emerging technologies

and assess their impact.

Solution Architecture

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Design

scalable, cost-effective

solution architectures for sophisticated, multi-phase global projects. Collaborate with

vendors, analysts, and internal teams

to evaluate solution options. Guide teams through

architecture decisions, approvals, and implementation

. Lead

proof of concepts (PoCs)

to test new technologies.

Governance & Best Practices

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Establish and enforce

architecture principles, standards, and frameworks

. Ensure solution designs align with

future state architecture

. Review and approve project deliverables for

architectural compliance

.

Collaboration & Leadership

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Lead on architecture proposals and recommendations

to partners and project teams Partner with

engineering, security, data, and AI teams

to solve architectural challenges. Work with

supplier partners

to drive value from their products and roadmaps.

Mentor junior architects

and contribute to standard methodologies across Sony's architecture teams.

What We're Looking For:

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8+ years

as a

Solution Architect

on large-scale projects (e.g., ERP, HR platforms). Experience in designing

enterprise-grade solutions

that are scalable and cost-effective.

Architecture leadership role

across

at least two of

sales, operations, finance, and HR systems.

Communicating complex technical topics

to a senior level and across IT and the business Evaluating technology solutions through

RFIs, RFPs, and PoCs

. Proven in applying

enterprise architecture frameworks

(e.g Archimate)

Experienced in architecture modelling

in tool (e.g. Bizzdesign)

Preferred Qualifications

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Degree in

Computer Science, IT, or related field

. Background in

solution design, software development, or business analysis

. Experience working with global, multi-functional teams. Familiarity with major platforms like

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:

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Discretionary bonus opportunity Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes) Private Medical Insurance Dental Scheme 25 days holiday per year On Site Gym Subsidised Cafe 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.