Game Data Analyst (FTC)

17 Hours ago • All levels

About the job

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Magnopus, a content-focused technology company, seeks a Game Data Analyst to analyze game data, provide insightful recommendations, and build reporting dashboards. Must have experience in the games industry, strong SQL skills, and familiarity with data visualization tools. Passion for gaming and understanding of player behavior are essential.

Magnopus is a content-focused technology company, founded by a team of Oscar-winning artists, designers, and engineers from games, films, and other unique industries. We’re passionate about creating rich, immersive experiences that merge the physical and digital worlds in unprecedented ways. Our studio team is dedicated to designing and building cross-reality projects for global companies, from groundbreaking concert experiences to innovative interactive content.

As a Studio Analyst at Magnopus, you will play a crucial role in analysing data from our game and making impactful recommendations for improvement. Your insights will empower development teams to make informed decisions that enhance player experiences and drive the success of our project. You will also be responsible for recommending KPIs that align with both business goals and user experience, enabling us to track and measure our progress in turning great into exceptional. This position is a fixed term contract until June 2025.

Responsibilities

Engage with game developers day-to-day during active development cycles to apply and test analytics libraries.
Present descriptive and prescriptive metrics and analyses that empower Magnopus to make informed decisions about our games.
Utilise analytical languages and tools like SQL, R, and Tableau to conduct deep analyses.
Coach and empower partners, peers, and teammates, spreading your skills and knowledge of game analytics to those around you.
Monitor and calculate key metrics such as distinct users, retention, and time spent, including assessing the impact of content updates.
Build reporting dashboards that visualise key metrics and analytics.
Provide reports on blocking issues, analytics results, and quality status to the development team, facilitating discussions around corresponding risk areas.
Apply familiarity with video game features and player behaviour to uncover issues and opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

Experience working in the games industry, supporting game development, release, or live operations.
Strong experience with SQL and a solid understanding of relational databases.
Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as Tableau, Microstrategy, or Power BI.
Experience in game development with proficiency in languages like TypeScript, C++ and other development tools, enabling collaboration with development teams on technical issues.
Passion for gaming and content creation, demonstrated through a deep interest in player behaviour and game analytics.

About us

Magnopus is an experience focused technology company founded by a team of Oscar-winning artists, designers, and engineers from games, films, and other unusual places. We’re passionate about creating rich experiences that unite the physical and digital worlds.

Because we’re building the future, we endeavour to create a diverse, creative workplace where people from many perspectives collaborate across disciplines to create amazing things together. We invest in our employee's progression with ongoing education and mentorship opportunities, and support their happiness and productivity through generous health care, time off, and other benefits.

We try to foster a safe environment where we can take risks, and learn from our failures. While we value individual talents, we favour collaboration more. We believe that the leadership of the company works for the employees, not the other way around. We feel strongly that our employees guide who we are as a company and the work we create, so we look for characteristics of curiosity, empathy, respect, honesty, and courage in every candidate.

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Please be aware that, if you are selected for a position, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. This may involve providing original documents such as a passport or residence permit. Failure to provide the necessary documentation may affect your employment eligibility.