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Magmic Games, a leading developer and publisher of games for mobile platforms worldwide, is actively searching for talented, motivated, genius-level people. Is this you?

Growing steadily in an expanding and exciting industry, Magmic offers a challenging, rewarding and supportive work environment. From our offices in the Byward Market, we will help you start or further your career, while giving you the opportunity to work on some of the most popular titles in mobile gaming.

It's an exclusive little family we've got brewing here at Magmic … and membership comes with its perks! Join the Magmic team and find out what it's all about.

We are actively Recruiting for the following opportunities: We are always looking for fantastic people for the following opportunities:

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Quick Facts about Magmic Games
Magmic Games is a world-leading developer and publisher of mobile entertainment. Founded in 2002, Magmic's portfolio includes over 100 titles in action, sports, casino, puzzle, retro and multiplayer genres. Magmic develops and publishes across many mobile platforms, including J2ME, Brew, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile and iPhone handsets.

Magmic publishes a full range of content, from original IP to partnering with top entertainment publishers including THQ Wireless, Glu Mobile, Hands-On Mobile, PopCap Games and Konami. Magmic houses some of the biggest titles and licensed brands in the game industry, such as Brain-Up, Texas Hold'em King, Frogger, Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, World Poker Tour, Breeders' Cup World Championships, the NBA and NFL.

Working @ Magmic Games
Office perks include game release parties, employee lounge, showers, kitchen, espresso machine, bi-weekly catered breakfast, and connected boardroom. Fridges are stocked with soda and juice for the workday. A foosball room, game nights, Guitar Hero/Rock Band Friday's and projector-rigged game consoles in the boardroom give you a chance to challenge your co-workers and talk gaming. And, with a location in the Byward Market, you are only steps away from the buzz of downtown, restaurants, bars and pubs.

Magmic Games has set the standard for the mobile gaming experience through quality releases, engaging game design, and innovative multiplayer features. If you are a talented, motivated and innovative person who wants to be part of an exciting company and booming industry ... this is the next career move for you!

For more information about Magmic Games, check out our website at www.magmic.com.

 

Direct Email Marketing Analyst

The opportunity in a nutshell...

  • To execute on all aspects of Magmic's Direct to Consumer email marketing strategy. This role will develop and manage customer/member promotional email campaigns.
  • To ensure continued success in delivering member communications by increasing conversions and improving the customer engagement experience via direct marketing efforts.

You'll be responsible for...

  • Maintain timely execution of the Magmic member email program
  • Develop new member segmentation strategies to ensure email relevance to members
  • Develop a testing strategy to continually optimize email performance, from delivery to purchase
  • Identify, test and implement new opportunities to improve conversion and customer satisfaction via email communications
  • Coordinate with internal/external design, product and marketing stakeholders to develop business cases, campaigns, briefs, effective designs and landing experiences for email initiatives.
  • Analyze, monitor and communicate performance of email initiatives to direct management
  • Monitor and minimize unsubscribe/bounce/complaint rates and ensure spam regulation compliance (e.g. CAN-SPAM).

What you need to bring to the table...

  • College or University Degree in Marketing. MBA preferred.
  • Minimum 2+ Years email marketing experience including hands-on experience
  • Implementing and optimizing email campaigns, working closely with design, marketing and/or product teams
  • Performing analytics to monitor end-to-end campaign performance
  • Experience in the design and execution of A/B & multivariate testing programs online and in email
  • Solid understanding of email delivery and deliverability issues
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Strategy, Product Marketing, Customer Relations
  • Project Management and Quantitative analysis.

Key Competencies...

  • Must be creative and willing to experiment
  • Ability to deal with uncertainty
  • Ability to contribute individually, and lead manage or participate in cross-functional teams
  • Must have excellent copy writing and editing skills.
  • Must have excellent verbal communication skills
  • Must be persuasive and have a sense of humor
  • Must be extremely detailed oriented.

Magmic has development studios located in Ottawa and Vancouver, and offers competitive salaries, challenging work and great benefits. This position is located in Ottawa.

To apply, please use the following link to submit your cover letter and resume:
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Web Developer (2 Month Contract)

The opportunity in a nutshell...

Magmic is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic web developer for a 2 Month Contract with experience in all aspects of web application development, including maintenance, design, development, testing and support. The ideal candidate excels in a team-based environment and brings solid PHP and mobile HTML/UI development experience.

You'll be responsible for...

  • Maintaining, improving, and developing new features for existing and new web portals that deliver premium mobile content
  • Developing and refining scheduled scripts and administration tools
  • Providing in-depth analysis for requests escalated by Customer Service
  • Writing documentation explaining the functionality of new features
  • Contributing to functional requirements and project plan development
  • Performing self-testing of own coding and assisting in code review

What you need to bring to the table...

  • 2+ years experience in PHP & MySQL Development
  • 4+ years experience in Web Development (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and JQuery)
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science, or equivalent
  • Experience integrating web services using SOAP/REST APIs
  • Strong problem solving, analytical, and decision making skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team player and self-starter
  • Attention to detail and a passion for excellence

Magmic has development studios located in Ottawa and Vancouver, and offers competitive salaries and challenging work. This position is located in Ottawa.

To apply, please use the following link to submit your cover letter and resume:
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Game Producer

The opportunity in a nutshell...

Are you able to take on the overall planning and orchestration of game development projects from concept through to final submission while continuing to motivate the team to complete cool games on a fast-paced schedule?

You'll be responsible for...

  • Managing the execution of the game development process to produce high quality games.
  • Working with the development team to define and meet project deadlines.
  • Creating and maintaining project plans and schedules; ensuring resources and needs meet production schedules and budgets.
  • Recommending and implementing new processes where efficiencies are needed to improve on-time or on-budget delivery.

What you need to bring to the table...

  • Passion!
  • 3-5 years experience as a gaming production contributor.
  • Experience with project management tools and budget planning procedures.
  • Ability to work across different disciplines with differing goals to meet your deadlines.

And you'll really rock if you have...

  • Producer experience working directly in a game developer studio.
  • Mobile and iPhone experience.

Magmic has development studios located in Ottawa and Vancouver, and offers competitive salaries, challenging work and great benefits. This position is located in Ottawa.

To apply, please use the following link to submit your cover letter and resume:
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Team Lead/Product Manager Internal Tools

The opportunity in a nutshell...

Reporting to our Director, Engineering, you will do the product planning and execution of frequent and continuous releases from the Tools & Libraries (T&L) team. This includes gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements to ensure the business needs from the Libraries are being met.

You'll be responsible for...

  • Aggregate and assess requirements for products developed in the T&L team.
  • Develop and define a product roadmap for each product to be managed.
  • Schedule and monitor product releases.
  • Evolve products on an ongoing basis to keep them current with business needs.
  • Schedule and lead a team of developers working on the products in the T&L team.
  • Communicate continuously with other groups to coordinate releases to match their business needs.
  • Develop and monitor a budget for each managed product.

What you need to bring to the table...

  • Minimum 3 years experience as a Product Manager.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Technical background with 2+ years of experience developing or programming software.
  • Previous experience managing a team of 3+ engineers or technical staff.

And you'll really rock if you have...

  • A proactive approach and take initiative to move projects forward.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • The ability to independently manage several products simultaneously.

Magmic has development studios located in Ottawa and Vancouver, and offers competitive salaries, challenging work and great benefits. This position is located in Ottawa.

To apply, please use the following link to submit your cover letter and resume:
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Graphic Artist (In-game)

The opportunity in a nutshell...

Magmic Games is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Intermediate Graphic Artist to join our creative studio on a full-time basis! The successful candidate will create in-game art, have a passion for games, and understands what it takes to create world class graphic art for the mobile game industry.

You'll be responsible for...

  • Creating 2D and 3D art for games, including icons, tiles, sprites and fonts
  • Designing splash screens for our mobile game titles
  • Creating digital graphics for several projects concurrently
  • Producing quality work, on time and within budget
  • Communicating ideas verbally and actively participating in team meetings

What you need to bring to the table...

  • 3 – 5 years experience in Graphic Artist role
  • Expert in Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Work-related experience with drawing and sketching concepts
  • Ability to create 2D and 3D art for games
  • Experience with Texture mapping
  • Confidence in your creativity and graphic artist skills
  • Experience working on multiple projects and managing deadlines
  • Unparalleled work ethic and demonstrated initiative
  • Self-motivated with an ability to complete tasks under minimal supervision
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
  • Passion for gaming!

And you'll really rock if you have...

  • Flash and presentation skills
  • Animation experience
  • Understanding of typography
  • Knowledge of the game design process

Magmic has development studios located in Ottawa and Vancouver, and offers competitive salaries, challenging work and great benefits. This position is located in Ottawa.

To apply, please use the following link to submit your cover letter, resume, and portfolio:
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Software Developer (Java Enterprise, J2EE) - Gameserver

The opportunity in a nutshell...

Magmic's Gameserver hosts mobile multi-player game activity and provides a community for mobile gamers worldwide! We are seeking an intermediate Java Developer (J2EE) to fill an integral role on our Gameserver Development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing mobile game connectivity requirements, as well as web-based internal user interfaces.

You'll be responsible for...

  • Designing, implementing, supporting and integrating server-side features for Java and web-based clients
  • Gathering and analyzing requirements from internal clients
  • Assisting with deployments and integration testing
  • Delivering tasks and projects on-time, on-budget, and to quality standards
  • Taking an active interest in Gameserver's evolution and integration within the company's business strategy
  • Actively participating in team meetings and working effectively in a team-based environment

What you need to bring to the table...

  • B.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
  • 3+ years of development experience
  • 1+ years of Server development experience
  • Strong Java, J2EE, Object-Oriented development, and design skills
  • Experience with multi-tier server architecture and related technologies
  • Familiarity with SQL
  • Results driven attitude that welcomes development challenges
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Unparalleled work ethic and demonstrated initiative
  • Self-motivated with an ability to complete tasks under minimal supervision
  • Desire to be exposed to different technologies, projects and ideas

And you'll really rock if you have...

  • JBoss Application Server development
  • Hibernate, or other ORM systems experience
  • Web Services knowledge
  • Familiarity with JSP, Struts, and Servlet programming
  • Configuration/build management experience (Ant, Linux scripts)
  • Passion for gaming!

Magmic has development studios located in Ottawa and Vancouver, and offers competitive salaries, challenging work and great benefits. This position is located in Ottawa.

To apply, please use the following link to submit your cover letter and resume:
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Software Developer (Java, Blackberry)

The opportunity in a nutshell...

Magmic Games is seeking a talented Java Developer who will create high quality content on the BlackBerry team, producing and maintaining Magmic and third-party licensed titles. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience programming in Java, be able to effectively multi-task, hit deadlines, and produce high-quality code.

You'll be responsible for...

  • Developing and maintaining branded games for BlackBerry
  • Working on existing BlackBerry games to maintain our high standard of quality
  • Optimizing game performance, memory use and application size
  • Optimizing libraries and writing tools to maximize team efficiency
  • Meeting or exceeding project deadlines to ensure games are released on schedule
  • Actively participating in team meetings

What you need to bring to the table...

  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
  • 1 – 3 years hands on work experience programming in Java
  • Fast learner with an ability quickly comprehend existing code
  • Exceptional problem solving skills
  • Ability to innovatively address the varying issues and restrictions of mobile handsets
  • Demonstrated multi-tasking and dedication to consistently hitting deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
  • Unparalleled work ethic and demonstrated initiative
  • Passion for gaming!
  • Strong attention to detail

And you'll really rock if you have...

  • J2ME, MIDP, or BlackBerry experience
  • Game development and/or game porting experience
  • Extensive practical knowledge of C++, Ant, Perl/Python

Magmic has development studios located in Ottawa and Vancouver, and offers competitive salaries, challenging work and great benefits. This position is located in Ottawa.

To apply, please use the following link to submit your cover letter and resume:
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Software Developer (C/C++, Windows Mobile)

The opportunity in a nutshell...

Magmic Games is seeking a talented C/C++ Developer who will create high quality content and work on the Windows Mobile team to produce and maintain Magmic and third-party licensed titles. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience programming in C/C++, be able to effectively multi-task, hit deadlines, and produce high-quality code.

You'll be responsible for...

  • Adapting games to different platforms and mobile devices
  • Working on existing Windows Mobile games to maintain a high quality standard
  • Optimizing game performance, memory use and application size
  • Ensuring timely delivery of titles to our carrier partners
  • Actively participating in team meetings

What you need to bring to the table...

  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
  • 1-3 years of hands on work experience programming in C/C++
  • Fast learner with an ability quickly comprehend existing code
  • Exceptional problem solving skills
  • Ability to innovatively address the varying issues and restrictions of mobile handsets
  • Demonstrated multi-tasking and dedication to consistently hitting deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
  • Unparalleled work ethic and demonstrated initiative
  • Passion for gaming!
  • Strong attention to detail

And you'll really rock if you have...

  • BREW, Windows, or Windows Mobile experience
  • Extensive practical knowledge of Java, Ant, Perl/Python
  • Game development and/or game porting experience

Magmic has development studios located in Ottawa and Vancouver, and offers competitive salaries, challenging work and great benefits. This position is located in Ottawa.

To apply, please use the following link to submit your cover letter and resume:
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Software Developer (Java, J2ME/MIDP)

The opportunity in a nutshell...

Magmic Games is seeking talented J2ME Developers to work with our game development team to deploy our titles to hundreds of handsets supported by carriers worldwide. The ideal candidate for this position will have solid experience programming in Java, be able to effectively multi-task, hit deadlines and produce high-quality code.

You'll be responsible for...

  • Adapting games to different platforms and mobile devices
  • Working on existing games to maintain a high standard of quality
  • Optimizing code for memory use and application size
  • Ensuring timely delivery of titles to our carrier partners
  • Actively participating in team meetings

What you need to bring to the table...

  • Strong academic and/or hands on work experience with Java
  • Ability to quickly comprehend existing code
  • Innovative problem solving skills to address the varying issues and restrictions of mobile handsets
  • Strong English communications skills
  • Passion for gaming

And you'll really rock if you have...

  • B.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
  • J2ME, MIDP, or BlackBerry experience is an asset
  • Knowledge of PERL/make, Ant, UNIX, and/or scripting

Magmic has development studios located in Ottawa and Vancouver, and offers competitive salaries, challenging work and great benefits. This position is located in Ottawa.

To apply, please use the following link to submit your cover letter and resume:
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Software Developer (C/C++, Brew)

The opportunity in a nutshell...

Magmic Games is seeking talented BREW Developers to work with our game development team to deploy our titles to hundreds of handsets supported by carriers worldwide. The ideal candidate for this position will have solid experience programming in C/C++, be able to effectively multi-task, hit deadlines and produce high-quality code.

You'll be responsible for...

  • Adapting games to different platforms and mobile devices
  • Working on existing games to maintain a high standard of quality
  • Optimizing code for memory use and application size
  • Ensuring timely delivery of titles to our carrier partners
  • Actively participating in team meetings

What you need to bring to the table...

  • Strong academic and/or hands on work experience with C/C++
  • Ability to quickly comprehend existing code
  • Innovative problem solving skills to address the varying issues and restrictions of mobile handsets
  • Strong English communications skills
  • Passion for gaming

And you'll really rock if you have...

  • B.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
  • BREW, Windows Mobile and/or Symbian programming experience
  • Knowledge of PERL/make, Ant, UNIX, and/or scripting

Magmic has development studios located in Ottawa and Vancouver, and offers competitive salaries, challenging work and great benefits. This position is located in Ottawa.

To apply, please use the following link to submit your cover letter and resume:
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Mobile Game Developers

Magmic is always keeping our eyes open for intermediate to senior mobile game designers for Java, BREW, Windows Mobile, and BlackBerry environments.

The position is best suited for someone with 3 + years of game development experience, a passion for gaming, and a strong desire to work in the mobile gaming industry.

The ideal candidate brings:

  • Practical knowledge of J2ME/Java, BREW, Windows Mobile, or BlackBerry
  • Solid experience using tools like PERL, make, LaTeX or ANT
  • Experience with Quality Assurance process and/or working on projects with multiple developers
  • A resume that highlights personal projects, work experience and/or interest in gaming

Magmic has development studios located in Ottawa and Vancouver, and offers competitive salaries, challenging work and great benefits. This position is located in Ottawa.

To apply, please use the following link to submit your cover letter and resume:
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