About Sony Music Publishing (SMP)
At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 25 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, designing our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to supporting every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are part of the Sony family of global companies. Learn more at https://www.sonymusicpub.com/en.
Why join Sony Music Group?
Here at Sony Music Group, we are shaping what’s next in a way that creates impact — forging powerful new ideas at the heart of music, technology, and culture that entertain and move people.
This is your opportunity. Part of a global community, united by individual passion, rising to the challenge every day. Adapting at pace and supporting one another, inspired to influence the future for the benefit of you, our people; our creators, our business, and wider society.
Be a part of an organization that is creator-first — committed to fueling excellence and always imagining more, while fostering a supportive culture where we elevate each other and act responsibly.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to assist in the creation, maintenance, and consultation of Sony Music Publishing (SMP) Cloud environment and applications.
Job Description — What You’ll Do
- Maintain the Cloud (AWS) environment, support, and operations.
- Assist in architecting, designing, and implementing cloud-based IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.
- Design, develop, deploy, and configure modular cloud-based systems that are highly available, scalable, and secure.
- Create and update support documentation and standards.
- Develop automated methodologies for deployment activities, configuration management, supporting systems, and secure business processes.
- Work in an agile environment, planning features and prioritizing changes based on team goals, product usage, and feedback.
- Accomplish tasks independently and collaboratively.
- Communicate with leaders, stakeholders, and users on process changes and proposals for improvements.
- Define and document best practices and strategies for deployment and maintenance of infrastructure and applications.
- Provide guidance, leadership, and mentorship to Cloud, Development, and Business teams to build cloud competencies.
- Proactively identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
- Manage cloud environments per company policy, standards, and best practices.
- Regularly review existing systems and recommend improvements.
- Create CloudFormation Templates.
- Manage Database Infrastructure.
Who You Are
- AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional.
- 2+ years experience with DMS.
- 5+ years specializing in AWS Cloud Services Operations.
- Experience with Cloud Networking, Cloud WAN.
- 4+ years experience with AWS Serverless Technology.
- Experience working with Application and Development teams.
- 3+ years experience deploying using CICD, GitLab, and CloudFormation.
- 3+ years scripting in languages such as Bash and Python.
- 5+ years developing scripts to automate infrastructure fulfillment tasks.
- Strong diagnostic and communication skills (able to communicate solutions/issues to IT and non-IT).
- Self-driven to independently take projects from concept through architecture, design, and implementation.
- Strong IT Systems administration experience.
- Proven leader who motivates, inspires, and teaches others.
- High level of accountability; willing to take ownership and solve problems.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Machine Learning.
- Experience with AI.
- Experience with OKTA.
- Developer experience.
What We Give You
- Join an inclusive, collaborative, and global community fueling the creative journey.
- A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork.
- Attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching.
- Voluntary benefits like identity theft protection, pet resources, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth/bonding and caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursements for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans.
- Investment in your professional growth and development.
- Time off for a winter recess.
Diversity & Inclusion
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by law.
