Game Developer with familiarity with the Product lifecycle from concept to release United Kingdom

Game Developer is needed in United Kingdom.

Jagex are looking for a Game Developer. This job was crawled from the web:

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Producer with a strong knowledge of agile and waterfall methodologies, as well as experience within the games development and/or publishing industry. Publishing involves working with many different teams both internally and externally and so we need someone who is sociable and able to work well with others. An eye for detail is also an important factor, someone who is evaluating the consequences of the decisions made by the various teams they work with and how they may affect the Project as a whole.

Summary of expectations:

You would be expected to help support and advise developers with regard to production, monitor product roadmaps and other planning documentation, identify risks and dependencies. You will liaise and work with different teams such as Marketing, QA and Localisation as well as ensuring relevant stakeholders remain properly informed. You will be joining an experienced, vibrant and fast-paced team and can expect to work with this team on a wide variety of different projects including different genres and different platforms.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Attend and inform team meetings about the status of the projects you are responsible for.
* Attend any relevant scrum ceremonies where required for example: stand ups or retrospectives.
* Maintain diligent and easy to access documentation with regard to the Project(s) you are responsible for.
* Update the risk registers as risks are identified. Updating both with the risk and mitigation strategies. 
* Liaising regularly with team members, development partners and stakeholders to ensure information flow remains frictionless and productive.
* Coordinate various internal teams and developers to ensure deliverables are provided on schedule with regard to relevant dependencies. 
* Making realistic, accurate and valuable contributions to planning analysis and assessment, from both a production and product perspective. 
* Providing regular, constructive feedback to developers and the team to help us continually progress and learn. 
* Support the team with Production related queries and questions. 
* Helping to contribute and produce internal planning documentation related to the team.

Even Better If:
* Familiarity with the Product lifecycle from concept to release. This includes and understanding of the basics of games design and KPI’s
* Strong project management skills including knowledge of agile and waterfall methodologies.
* Sociable and energetic individual who is able to secure buy in to ideas as opposed to dictate them.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, able to communicate clearly and effectively without alienating members of the team.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Able to show initiative and self-motivate.
* A genuine interest and passion for video games.

Company Overview:

A leader in creating deep and engaging experiences on PC and mobile, Jagex was founded in 2001 and is today one of the UK’s biggest and most respected video game developers and publishers.

Famed for its flagship MMOs RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, Jagex has welcomed more than 260million player accounts to its world and created a $1bn lifetime franchise revenue. Today the RuneScape franchise exists beyond running games in live operations; our titles are living games that connect and inspire millions of players, with content and experiences both inside and outside of inexhaustible game worlds.

Both RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, on PC and mobile, offer ever-evolving, highly-active worlds and our community-focussed development ethos empowers players to have a real say in how each game is shaped.

Jagex is expanding and extending its portfolio with fresh franchise titles, new IP and, in 2018 launched Jagex Partners, delivering third-party publishing and operational services exclusively for the living games of the future.

Jagex employs more than 400 people at its Cambridge headquarters and is on the hunt for talented people to work across the business to help the company to achieve yet another year of record growth and player satisfaction.

Company Benefits:

• Flexible Working
• Bonus Scheme
• Private Health Care
• Gym Membership
• Monthly Energy Allowance
• Generous Pension Contributions
• Life Insurance
• Free Cycle Repair
• Income Protection
• Dental Plan
• Free Fruit and Drinks
• Subsidised Canteen

Feel like you fit this role, but don’t meet all the requirements? We strive for fresh perspectives, so as long as you can demonstrate how your attitude and other abilities might make up for any gaps we would welcome your application!
 
Jagex are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

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In what capacity are you hiring?
On behalf of another company

Where are you in the hiring process?
I’m ready to make a paid hire

Would you like to state a preference for hiring from underrepresented group(s)?
No preference

Where did you find Twine?
You contacted me

Is this an independent one off job, or part of a larger project?
Part of a larger ongoing project

For what period of time will the freelancer be needed?
Long term

What freelancer experience level is needed? (per hour)
Beginner: $10-25, Junior: $25-35, Mid-level (Industry Average): $35-75