Jobs

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Production/QA
Build Manager
Customer Support Representative II - Technical

Programmers
Web Java Programmer (Contract)

Artists
2D/3D Game Artist


Build Manager

Location: Austin, TX

Responsibilities:

  • Act as a build manager for exciting Massively Multiplayer Online gaming products.
  • Help configure, support, maintain, and extend a multi-product build environment.
  • Work both individually and with a diverse and experienced team in a creative and fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

  • Technical understanding of development process and key components
  • Ability to diagnose and remedy build failures.
  • Technical knowledge of build processes: art asset pipeline, design table integration, and code compilation.
  • Good communications skills allowing candidate to act as liaison between key development groups (Art, Programming, Design, Operations)
  • Knowledge of full life cycle software development process and software testing methodology
  • Experience with Unix Scripting
  • Experience with PHP Programming
  • Experience with Windows & Linux Administration and Configuration
  • A bachelors degree from an accredited university

Plusses

  • Experience as a build manager on content-rich products
  • Experience with RPM and InstallShield
  • Knowledge of SQL and XML is desirable
  • Knowledge of Build Management Procedures is desirable
  • Coding or design experience
  • MMO game experience
  • Shipped titles

Qualified candidates may apply by emailing your resume to hr@kingsisle.com. Please include "Build Manager" in the email subject heading.


Customer Support Representative II- Technical

Location: Austin, TX

Description: The CSR II will be the primary point of contact for all customer interactions as they are deemed to be of an advanced technical nature, or problems with customer behavior (harassment, etc) that are beyond the scope of the standard issues outlined in our policies and procedure documents. Technically, these individuals will also be required to identify and troubleshoot a wide and potentially unknown variety of computer, network and game related issues.

The CSR II will respond to email and trouble tickets for pre-determined 2nd and all 3rd Level technical support. S/He will work with the CSR I to receive the escalated customer support issue and all in-game items. The expectation will be to communicate final solutions in order to update the Knowledge Base. The CSR II will document, track, and monitor the assigned problem to ensure a timely resolution.

Additionally, the CSR II will be primarily responsible for responding to all customer inquiries regarding billing. S/he will document customer tickets in trouble ticketing system and escalate according to established standard operating procedures. The CSR II will review requests, contact customers to clarify, ensuring all necessary information is included and may route requests to the appropriate level.

The CSR II will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and will perform a variety of complicated tasks. This individual will be expected to seek appropriate assistance throughout the company to resolve issues. This position will allow for a wider degree of creativity and latitude.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide Level 2 and in-game support for KingsIsle customers
  • Resolve customer billing issues and inquiries
  • Resolve hardware, operating system or networking issues based on pre-defined criteria, with additional inquiry based upon technical knowledge
  • Handle escalated issues as required
  • Conduct research to resolve inquiries or problems that cannot be answered immediately
  • Log issues and information into ticketing systems as required
  • Perform administrative support duties (log issues, enter customer contacts, maintains databases, data entry, files, updates customer records, etc.)
  • Create written support materials for use internally, or for self-help by customers

Requirements:

  • Two years of technical support experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Degree required
  • Gaming experience a plus
  • Excellent customer-facing skills – ability to calm irate customers, resolve difficult issues
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including a clear professional manner with the ability to express empathy and demonstrate flexibility
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Knowledge of PC hardware including graphics cards, audio cards, monitors and networks
  • Experience with installation, configuration, and the use of ISPs, Windows, IE and other browser software
  • Ability to work in a flexible schedule to meet the customer demands

Qualified candidates may apply by emailing your resume to hr@kingsisle.com. Please include "Customer Support Representative II" in the email subject heading.


Web Java Programmer (contract position)

Location: Austin, TX

Responsibilities:

  • Designing and implementing web applications and services using Java programming language, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX, Flash, and/or Shockwave
  • Work with other team members to identify and implement features and functionality that create a unique and superior web experience for our customers
  • Build back-end “content management” functionality for administrative interfaces to web applications
  • Use modern Java development libraries and toolkits including Tapestry, Hibernate, JForums, MySQL, and others to create feature-rich web applications
  • Follow standard Agile development methodologies to implement solutions

Requirements:

  • 4-year Technical (CS, Engineering) Degree required
  • Java development – 3+ years
  • Servlets/JSP – 3+ years
  • Java persistence (Hibernate, EJB, JDBC) – 1+ years
  • Databases/SQL – 2+ years
  • Web applications and web systems design/architecture – 2+ years
  • Web development – 5+ years
  • HTML/XHTML – 5+ years
  • XML – 1+ year
  • Object oriented design – 3+ years
  • Excellent personal presentation, oral, and written skills also required.

Plusses

  • Tapestry, Hibernate, JForums, or other Java “community” toolkits
  • Flash/Shockwave/Director 11 programming
  • AJAX/JavaScript programming
  • Web Portal Applications Programming (Portlets, Wiki, Blogs, etc.)
  • Web Services/SOA/SCA
  • SOAP
  • Use of patterns in development
  • High-volume web site development
  • Multi-player web-based game development and delivery
  • Windows and Linux deployment experience

Qualified candidates may apply by emailing your resume to hr@kingsisle.com. Please include "Web Java Programmer (Contract)" in the email subject heading.


2D/3D Game Artist

Location: Austin, TX

Responsibilities:

  • 3D modeling and texture creation
  • GUI and 2D game art creation
  • Experience in basic animation

Requirements:

  • 2-year Art Degree required
  • Two years of game industry experience
  • Extensive working knowledge of Photoshop; 3DSMax and/or Maya.
  • Experience in modeling/animating or texturing/concept drawing.

Plusses

  • Prior Massively Multi-player Art Experience.
  • Concept Drawing Ability, technical knowledge of many art programs.
  • Experience in particles and special effects creation
  • Experience with Gamebryo game engine

Qualified candidates may apply by emailing your resume to hr@kingsisle.com. Please include "Game Artist" in the email subject heading.