Data Specialist, Game Data - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games

Verified Company

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

A career at Rockstar Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium.

You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar Games is looking to hire a Data Specialist, Game Data who is highly organized with a keen eye for detail.

This is a full-time permanent position based our of Rockstar's studio in Edinburgh.

WHAT WE DO:

We author and manage a large portion of data used ingame and on the web. It is our responsibility to curate game data to a high level across various environments and platforms in support of the ongoing development of our games.
We collaborate with and support a wide variety of teams across the Company to help shape the backbone of our games.
We assist in the implementation of design requirements both ingame and on the web to support gameplay and provide a robust player experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Creating, querying, and maintaining a variety of datasets.
Contributing to the management of ingame menus and UI layouts.
Debugging and fixing data related issues.
Working with Live Ops on marketing events and promotions.
Organizing and managing large inventories across game and web.
Identifying asset requirements for various UIs and identifying crossteam dependencies.
Coordinating required work and timelines with multiple departments.
Testing features once implemented.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of one year experience in a game development or data management position.

SKILLS:

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience with MS Office (particularly Excel).
Excellent problemsolving skills.
Ability to take instruction well but unafraid to use initiative.

PLUSES:

Knowledge / experience with Perforce.
Experience with task tracking software.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Familiarity working with XML files and reviewing logs.
Passion for video games.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

HOW TO APPLY:

Rockstar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.