Senior Mathematician Level 1 (Durban) needed at Games Global

Job Description
Overview

• We are seeking a talented Senior Game Designer/Mathematician to develop and apply advanced mathematical models to our products. The ideal candidate will be proficient in mathematical modeling, and possess a strong understanding of the underlying principles that drive these models.

Responsibilities

• Develop Mathematical Models
• Create theoretical solution to fully understand the statistical characteristics of the game.
• Build simulations to check work and ensure accuracy.
• Create XML configuration for the game service to implement functionality of the game.
• Complete all documentation with accuracy.
• Provide support for mathematical queries.
• Respond quickly and professionally to queries relating to game mathematics.
• Perform investigations into game performance.
• Use domain understanding to find solutions and identify risks.
• Communication with relevant stakeholders on support queries.
• Game Design
• Monitor industry trends.
• Perform analysis into game performance to identify best design practices.
• Implementing new best practice and innovation.
• Develop an understanding of player psychology to improve game design.
• Generate new feature ideas to improve player experience.
• Iterate design to ensure that the intended player experience is achieved.
• Research and Develop New Tools and Processes
• Build generic solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy of future game mathematics solutions i.e. identify where there is value to develop a generic solution, and evolve into a standardised tool set to use in many different ways.
• Improve on the existing set of tools within the mathematics society to automate and streamline processes.
• Educate and share knowledge society members on new and improved tools and processes.
• Provide Strategic Direction for Development
• Collaborate with others to expose value-adding development opportunities, and communicate and influence strategies effectively to achieve buy-in from relevant stakeholders
• Make decisions that properly prioritize long-term and short-term projects in order to constantly improve the team’s efficiency and product success.
• Identify areas of development that will provide the most value for the team as a whole.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics or similar.
• Expert mathematical and problem solving skills.
• Expert experience with mathematical and statistical modelling.
• Advanced domain and product knowledge.
• Advanced experience with Excel and C#.
• Intermediate experience mentoring others.