Product Analyst
If you are a passionate about data and eager to drive change and action through science rather than hunch, then Endeavour Recruitment has a great opportunity for you! We are looking for someone to help guide and support decision making across our gaming client’s markets, brands and teams.
This is a permanent position based in Malta
With over 300 sunny days per year, Malta enjoys more hours of sunshine than any other European country! This allows you to spend plenty of time outdoors exploring the beautiful island. There is an endless list of exciting entertainment, suitable for everyone no matter where your interest lies. For the sporty one, there are several water sports to try; like wakeboarding, scuba diving, and water skiing. If you’re more of the cultural type, you can visit one of the island’s many theatres and museums, or simply take a stroll in one of the lovely cities to see all the astonishing architecture and buildings that are so typical for Malta.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring key performance metrics in accordance to set targets, primarily revenues, acquisitions and player activity – forecasting and flagging underperforming metrics to the appropriate stakeholders
- Working with the gaming product, conducting regular and ad hoc analysis, with a focus on:
- Driving incremental revenue through optimal product selection and deployment by market
- Optimisation of space above the fold and minimising game cannibalisation
- Performing deep-dive analysis into how our customers consume our games online, understanding in detail the user journeys and customer behaviours
- Adhoc analysis of bonus rebates from suppliers
- Creation of jackpot predictions
- Ensure the appropriate metrics are defined and the correct data is captured across our gaming products
- Proactively providing actionable insights and recommendations to help the team solve problems for our customers
- Define, track, and visually share product KPIs to showcase how the products are performing against our long-term objectives
- Analysing the impact of changes to the site/mobile experience and new product launches with the aim of concluding if objectives and goals were achieved
- Collaborate with various stakeholders outside Product to utilise data collected across the company – Market Analysts, Business Intelligence and Marketing
- Manage the backlog of requests for analysis from the various stakeholders with weekly prioritisation meetings. If development is required, input into the tech roadmap via the product owner
- Ownership of mission critical reports such as funnel dashboards and product performance reviews. Will involve maintaining and building new reports
- Champion data integrity and accuracy
Requirements
- Strong Excel skills
- SQL skills is a must
- Desirable - Power BI knowledge
- Desirable – Qlikview or QlikSense knowledge
- Great at problem solving and critical thinking – highly analytical
- Presents data in a meaningful way – understands their audience and delivers insight in a way that fits their consumption style
- Familiar with feature / web development processes and their drives
- Desirable – experience in igaming
Relocation Assistance
Moving abroad means endless new opportunities, but also some quite big challenges. Luckily enough you don’t have to worry a bit – our client will help you every step of the way. They have an extensive relocation package designed to make the transition to your new home as soon as possible. When moving to Malta, their travel coordinator will book your flight and airport transfer, and you will be given the opportunity to stay in the company apartment for several weeks. Therefore, there’s no stress to have an apartment set up when you arrive, and you can take your time to find your perfect home. You’ll also get a relocation allowance that covers costs for extra luggage, shipment of boxes, etc.
Senior Graphics Engineer
SENIOR GRAPHICS ENGINEER / London / C++ / Gaming
Endeavour has an excellent opportunity for result-driven Senior Graphics Engineer to work for a global and reputable client in the Technology and entertainment sector, in a permanent position. The successful applicant will work on game oriented graphics technology and/or associated tools, to aid programmers in producing next-generation games.
Essential Technical Background and skills required for the role:
Experience of 3D graphics programming with DirectX or equivalent
Understanding of computer architecture, modern CPUs and GPUs.
Experience of programming in C/C++
Experience of rendering techniques
Experience of low level programming and optimization
Strong technical background in maths and computer science, educated to at least degree level or with equivalent experience
Experience of working a production environment
Willingness to work in a team in a proactive way
Good presentation and communication skills
Skills and experience:
The Senior Graphics Engineer` will have development experience including strong C++ programming and graphics programming skills with experience of working on graphics for PC/console using the latest low-level Graphics APIs (e.g. DirectX12, Vulkan or Platform SDKs for current gen consoles).
Desirable skills:
Experience of modern GI/raytracing techniques
Experience with a physically based rendering pipeline
Experience of working with Virtual Reality
Experience of working on several published game titles
Please apply for further details on this not-to-be-missed opportunity!
C# developer / Unity - London
C# Developer to join a leading, international, house hold name in the gaming sector on a contract basis.
We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Unity and C# developer to join our team in central London.
Job Description:
As part of the Research and Development team, you will have an exciting opportunity to work on cutting edge applications and technologies on current platforms.
Responsibilities :
- The daily role will involve working with the team designer and artists to create front-end experiences applications in Unity. This will include 3D environments, menus and other UI.
- You will also be interfacing with the core dev team who provide Unity interfaces to low-level C/C++ libraries. It would be highly advantageous as a developer to have experience in C/C++ to complement the team skill set.
Essential Skills :
- Proficiency in Unity/C# development, ideally on games consoles.
- Experience in graphics programming (from low level to Unity and Unreal Engine.)
- Experience of C/C++ in a professional capacity is also highly advantageous.
- Experience with testing methodology and frameworks.
Desirable skills :
- Experience with git/github source control
- Experience with Jenkins Continuous Integration
- Experience making Unity plug-ins.
- Knowledge / experience in the gaming industry.
Skills:
Agile ( XP / SCRUM)
C
C#
C++
Front-end / user interface
Game engine / systems
General Testing experience
Graphics architecture
Graphics FX
Please get in touch for further details on this excellent contract opportunity.
C/C++ Advanced Engineer - London
Endeavour Recruitment has a fantastic opportunity for a C/C++ Engineer to work for a famous household name for a 12 months fixed-term contract.
The ideal candidate will come from C/C++ environment and be enthusiastic about gaming technologies.
The successful applicant, will join our client’s established, high performance team in central London and be involved in the implementation of features, porting, maintenance and support of an existing C++ application framework.
Responsibilities
Implementing and testing required features and software components within the framework.
Keeping implementation on target to meet a tight schedules.
Providing innovation to current technology.
Building and updating framework samples and documentation.
Integrating the framework with other application components being designed and implemented on parallel schedules.
Working closely with other technology teams in different countries responsible for middleware components within the framework.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience
Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of relevant work experience
A minimum of 5 years of Software Development experience
Proficient in C/C++.
Experience in developing video streaming protocol stack and video streaming application
Good knowledge in HLS protocol
Good knowledge and experience writing test units used for validating and regression testing of software components.
Good communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with differing groups both inside and outside of the company.
Ability to work to strict deadlines without direct supervision.
Experience with source code revision control, Git preferred.
Please get in touch for further information if this role sounds of interest to you or anyone you may know.
Senior Web Developer - London
Endeavour Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Web Developer to work for a famous household name, with an excellent salary and benefit package in London.
As a successful applicant, you will be responsible for development and maintenance of internal web based applications and SQL reporting.
Job Description
This is a Business facing role with the primary responsibilities:
- Design, develop and maintain business applications for WWS clients
- Applications requirements definition using structured methodologies (RUP, UML, Use cases, process dynamics
- Application evaluation and product selection
- Integrate web applications with a range of leading third party software Development of GISP compliant applications
- Provide third Line Support, including troubleshooting and bug fixing
- Design and develop SSRS reports to fulfil business intelligence requirements
Technical expertise in all of the following areas:
Required skills:
- C#
- OOP
- Design Pattern
- .Net Framework
- Microsoft MVC 4 / MVC 5
- Microsoft Web form application
- TFS
- Web API
- Entity Framework
- IIS
- SQL Server
- SSRS Reporting
- Html5
- CSS3
- Javascript
- Jquery
Desirable skills:
- Bootstrap framework
- TDD / BDD
- Unit testing
- Mock framework
Experience:
- Strong applications development experience with C#, Javascript, .Net framework, SQL Server, MVC
- Experience of working with a recognised iterative development control methodology (scrum, Agile, SDLC)
- Requirements gathering, definition and documentation for a completed business application
- Database development and configuration experience (SQLServer, MySQL)
- Experience of building integration interfaces between developed applications and Enterprise Systems (Finance, CRM, Procurement)
- Content Management, collaboration and workflow experience
- Game production management tools (asset management, project management, video, art and sound asset management)
- Performance Tuning
- Experience with Jira or other ticketing systems
- Experience with SOLID principle and using design pattern to solve development problems
Please apply for further details on this excellent permanent career opportunity.
Team Leader / Developer
Looking for an excellent career opportunity in the Gaming sector in the lovely city of London.
You will be working with the Research and Development Team in the development of API’s. The test and release team, providing services to the development teams across Europe.
Working with the development teams and product specifications, you will develop test cases in C / C++ to validate project requirements and verify software quality for the duration of the development lifecycle or sprints. You will strive to improve the tools through execution of tests and resolution of defects. You will report results to the Development Lead and Test Manager.
Technical Skills:
Experience reviewing code changes, mitigating conflicts, supporting the hiring of staff
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent C / C++ skills and structured programming techniques
Experience of writing test cases for APIs and console applications
Knowledge of source control systems, bug reporting software & project tracking software (such as Perforce/GitHub, Bugzilla and Hansoft/Confluence)
Experience in testing of tools or systems
Fluent in English
Strong problem-solving skills
Desirable skills/qualifications:
Computer Science or Engineering Degree - 1st or 2:1 or further postgraduate qualifications
Knowledge or experience of Agile, Waterfall and similar development methodologies
Knowledge or experience in Lua, C#, Python or similar scripting languages.
Experience with Visual Studio and support tools
Games development background ? especially in console development
Experience in using testing frameworks such as CppUnit
Experience in test automation
3D Graphics, Audio, Network or Client-Server programming experience
Please get in touch for further details on this excellent career opportunity working for a world leade in technology.
Manager, Release Management - Europe & America
Endeavour Recruitment has an excellent permanent opportunity for a Release Manager with QA experience to join a house hold name in Liverpool.
Responsibilities:
Overall management and leadership of the European and American Release Management teams
- Support, advocate and align with the executive level goals from SIE, WWS, Global Platform (GP) and WWS QA
- Advocate broader Engineering/WWS QA services with studio stakeholders where necessary
- Maintain a rolling 3 year strategic plan, anticipating and reacting to changes in the technology, business, internal and external environments
- Monitors overall work processes and standard procedures to ensure team performance is to company and industry standards. Stays knowledgeable of program and project delivery and important emerging delivery risks and timeframe changes to mitigate impacts to overall release schedule execution
- Develop and maintain an appropriate organisational structure capable of supporting all customers, technologies, and business strategies through the appropriate use of quality standards and cost controls
- Develop and implement comprehensive release strategies to ensure adequate quality standards, communication, risk assessment, processes and controls are met within the organisation
- Collaborate with WWS, support groups, Format QA and Operations during the Software Development Lifecycle in order to provide an outstanding level of service and support
- Provide technical, tactical, strategic, individual and team leadership and planning to the Release Management Team
- Develop and support staff through ongoing training programs, quarterly reviews, talent mapping, coaching, differentiated planning, conference/seminar attendance, succession management etc
- Managing risks, and issues related to the new or changed service and take corrective action
- Capture and utilize RM metrics to drive continuous process improvements within the Release Management team
- Global Process and methodology development, collaboration and alignment with Release Management counterpart.
- Oversee various projects across multiple teams and locations
- Technical Qualifications:
- Subject matter expertise in console content Release Management discipline within a large enterprise with understanding of PC and mobile release processes across key platforms
- Knowledge of SIE internal and off the shelf Release Management tools and methodologies supporting 100+ production deliveries a year
- Technical project management experience in a dynamic high-technology environment
- ITIL Prince 2 (or equivalent), Agile and/or Six Sigma experience desired
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills: Visio, Project, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Leadership:
- Proven skills leading teams and building a culture that both motivates the team and provides value to the business
- Ability to excel in ambiguous business situations by adapting plans and approach
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in delivering projects in a fast paced environment
- Communication:
- Excellent interpersonal skills to forge exceptional working relationships across all levels of the organisation
- Strong problem resolution, negotiation, judgment, decision-making, influencing, persuasion skills
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills, facilitation leadership and presentation, able to communicate at an Executive level
- Ability to effectively communicate strategies, policies, and RM Operational trends throughout the organisation
- Planning and Implementation:
- Ability to develop, coordinate, and guide strategic operational plans in support of the overall mission and business strategy
- Work with process stakeholders and SME?s to manage the design, documentation and implementation of release processes.
- Ability to diagnose process improvement opportunities and develop solutions using principles of process excellence and related tools
- Financial Management
- Develops and maintains the annual operating and capital budgets for the RM functions in American and Europe
- Adheres to corporate and departmental policies and standards aimed at minimizing costs and cost efficiency
- Ability to monitor activities and costs related to the overall utilization of resources required to meet operational requirements
- Required Experience / Education:
- At least 4 years of leadership experience in a software development organisation
- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- Relevant experience in the gaming industry or software development company
- Experience of working and leading internationally an advantage
- A passion for gaming
- Core Competencies:
- Drive For Results
- Strategic Agility
- Standing Alone
- Innovation Management
- Peer Relationships
- Informing
- Customer Focus
- Building Effective Teams
- Primary Interfaces:
- WWS
- WWS QA leadership and peers
- Studio Producers/Leadership
- Support Groups
- RHQ
- Format QA Europe (operations/management), America (support), JPN (operations/management)
- Global Developer Technology Group
- Operations
- Marketing
- Non-WWS Developers
Please get in touch for further details of the excellent permanent opportunity.