Gaming

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Build Engineer – Block Buster Franchise  

Our gaming partners offer the chance to work on blockbuster franchises and world-leading IP in a state-of-the-art studio environment. With a long list with a long list of highly unique and successful titles and an incredible custom-built studio with a benefits package to match their personable and friendly environment this is the perfect role for anyone who wants to be part of bigger and better things.

We are now looking for a Build Engineer to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within their games and technology teams in driving forward the way they test games and tools. The successful candidate will innovate and improve their existing automated testing and build procedures to support these projects and will manage the various builds both internally during development and for external releases.

Location: Cambridge

Salary: Negotiable DOE

Key Responsibilities

• You will be working with our existing continuous integration build setup to ensure that functioning, recent builds of our games and various tools are available to those who require them, and that development progress isn’t blocked by broken builds
• Creating new automated tests as part of our continuous integration system, and managing existing tests to ensure they remain relevant for the projects in question
• Ensuring that the build process is as fast and hassle-free as possible for all 100+ members of our teams
• Improving all aspects of the build process and systems for our various projects.  This will include both the process of creating and packaging a build as well as project-specific paths such as data export and validation.

Toolbox

• A good degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Computing
• Experience with Continuous Integration systems such as Buildbot, Jenkins, CruiseControl
• Experience working with large codebases across multiple platforms.
• Knowledge of version control systems (preferably SVN)
• Recent experience with scripting languages preferably Python or Lua
• Experience with tool chains such as Microsoft Visual Studio, Xcode, CLANG, GCC for building applications targeting Windows, Mac OS X, Console and Mobile
• Knowledge of build systems such as Jam, NMake or CMake
• Knowledge of C++ and/or C# would also be beneficial but is not essential.

For more information, please do reach out to Sian-Blue  on either [email protected] or 01908 929068

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Main Purpose:

To place candidates in job opportunities with TechNET IT’s key clients on either a permanent or contract basis.

Main Activities:

• To ensure TechNET IT’s key clients are well looked after, catering for all their needs and ensuring you place the best staff you can find with them.
• Be responsible for the entire recruitment process, from taking a full job description from the client to organising candidate start dates.
• Fully understand your clients business and market area, to be able to successfully match on candidates and offer potential future hires to the business.
• Deal with all recruitment queries regarding your allocated key clients.
• Attend regular on site meetings with the clients to ensure we maintain and develop the relationship.
• To take extensive details from clients, either over the telephone or face-to-face, regarding any relevant vacancies they are currently recruiting for.
• Where necessary, successfully re-negotiate Terms of Business with a view to maximising TechNET ITs financial capabilities.
• To accurately input all client and vacancy details onto the RDB database.
• To search for candidates using all available media. (TechNET IT database, LinkedIn, job boards, etc)
• To effectively advertise all vacancies on TechNET IT website, chosen subscribed and free-to-use websites, local and national newspapers, and selected trade presses.
• To manage all advertising response in a professional and timely fashion.
• To match all relevant candidates to any live vacancy.
• Pre-screen all candidates, either over the telephone or by face-to-face interview, to attain their suitability and interest in any given vacancy.
• To introduce all relevant candidates to TechNET IT’s clients via the agreed method. (Telephone, email, fax, etc.)
• To follow up on any CV that has been presented to clients, with a view to arranging an interview with that candidate.
• Take accurate details from clients regarding any interview dates and times and communicate these details to the candidate, both verbally and in writing.
• Offer interview guidance to all candidates prior to the interview.
• Take feedback from all candidates immediately after any interview has taken place, whilst trying to overcome any possible reservations, and communicate this to the client.
• Take accurate details of any job offers and relay these details to the candidate immediately.
• Where necessary, contact the client on the scheduled start date to confirm candidate attendance and invoicing details.
• To improve TechNET IT’s agreements with our key clients where possible to Sole supplier/MV status (maximising any up-sell opportunities).
• To fly the TechNET IT flag and support all company decisions.
• Produce MI reports when required.
• Ensure all documentation required for any vetting of candidates of client audit is complete
• Coaching more junior members of staff
• To work with the other Account Managers, Talent Acquisition Specialists to ensure all staff are providing the client with the best possible service and adhering to the TechNET IT codes of conduct and best practice.

 Note:   the above list is not in order of priority and other tasks may be required of the job holder from time to time

Targets/standards:

• To achieve your monthly financial target, as agreed with the Senior Account Manager/Head of (minimum expectation of £250,000 per annum).
• To always promote TechNET IT in a positive manner
• To always promote TechNET IT’s clients in a positive manner

Knowledge:

To constantly be aware of the current market trends and conditions within your relevant industry

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively re-negotiate fees and other terms of business

IMPACT OF THE FOLLOWING ON FREEDOM TO ACT:

 Closeness of supervision received:

Expected to work to there own initiative but can seek guidance/assistance from the Senior Account Manager/Head of

 Systems/procedures/policies:

Use of RDB software. Adhering to REC standards, Data protection act and employment legislation.

Nature of the work:

Job is specialist in nature but job holder is part of a team reporting to the Manager in the same functional area

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Job holder splits time between the office and visiting client sites, as and when required

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Main Purpose:

To identify and  secure new  job opportunities for TechNET IT’s Client Service  Team on either a permanent or contract basis.

Main Activities:

• To actively canvass existing and potential new clients with a view to obtaining details of current recruitment requirements.
• To take extensive details from clients, either over the telephone or face-to-face, regarding any relevant vacancies they are currently recruiting for.
• Successfully negotiate Terms of Business with a view to maximising TechNET IT’s financial capabilities.
• To accurately input all client and vacancy details onto the RDB database.
• To introduce a relevant consultant from TechNET IT as quickly as possible to engage and build a further relationship with the client.
• To follow up on any CV’s in the initial stages that have been presented to clients, with a view to arranging an interview with that candidate.
• Take accurate details from clients regarding any interview dates and times and communicate these details to the Client Services Team, both verbally and in writing.
• Offer recruitment guidance to all clients where necessary
• Where possible visit clients at their premises to establish a better working relationship between TechNET IT and the client.
• To develop client relationships, always presenting TechNET in the most professional light.
• To identify and formalise client agreements where possible to PSL/Sole supplier/MV status.
• To map your market sector, demonstrating thorough understanding of your industry, potential growth and competitors.
• To fly the TechNET flag and support all company decisions.

 Note:   the above list is not in order of priority and other tasks may be required of the job holder from time to time

Time Allocation:

Approx daily breakdown

• 5% Reviewing inbox and overnight applications
• 80% Canvassing new and existing clients for vacancies
• 5% Searching for marketable candidates and sending them to relevant clients
• 10% Visiting client sites

Targets/standards:

• To achieve your monthly financial target (minimum £300,000 per annum of invoiced revenue), as agreed with the Manager.
• To always promote TechNET IT in a positive manner
• To always promote TechNET IT’s clients in a positive manner

Knowledge:

• To constantly be aware of the current market trends and conditions within your relevant industry.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively negotiate fees and other terms of business

IMPACT OF THE FOLLOWING ON FREEDOM TO ACT:

 Closeness of supervision received:

Expected to work to there own initiative but can seek guidance/assistance from the Team Leader/Head of

 Systems/procedures/policies:

Use of RDB software. Adhering to REC standards, Data protection act and relevant employment legislation.

 Nature of the work:

Job is specialist in nature but job holder is part of a team of consultants reporting to the Managing Consultant in the same functional area.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Job holder splits time between the office and visiting client sites, as and when required.