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Release Coordinator

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Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap. 

This role can be on a hybrid working basis, which means you’ll have the opportunity to spend time working both in the studio and at home. We can provide a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate.  

WHAT’S THE ROLE

The Release Team are vital in ensuring the continued success and smooth delivery of our games. They specialise in the preparation, execution and monitoring of releases for new and existing titles. Responsibilities include creating, updating and enforcing Frontier Requirements (bespoke requirements that ensure each release goes as expected), and working in the applicable developer portals to release builds to the public.

You’ll communicate with all stakeholder groups involved in releasing a build, ensuring that each required task has been completed and on time. Following release, the team monitor user submitted crashes, reporting those to the game teams.

The Release Team are also responsible for submitting new titles to age rating boards e.g. PEGI and ESRB, gathering necessary submission materials, ensuring they meet the standards required, and ensuring deadlines are met.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

  • Creating, updating and enforcing Frontier Requirements
  • Working closely with all teams involved in the release process to ensure a successful release for any platform
  • Releasing builds to the public using developer portals for Steam, Epic and more
  • Setting up crash reporting for new titles
  • Monitoring and reporting public build stability across all platforms in a clear and accurate manner
  • Backing up debug symbols for public builds
  • Submitting new titles to age rating boards
  • Investigating ways to improve our processes within the team and supporting with implementation of new processes
  • Completing ad-hoc requests

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-changing environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail 
  • Proactive and self-motivated attitude
  • Proven logical and methodical approach to technical problem solving
  • Highly computer-literate
  • Experienced in a technical industry

BONUS IF YOU HAVE

  • Experience with JIRA, Confluence and Backtrace
  • Experience working with Steam, Epic, Oculus, Microsoft and Sony developer portals
  • Experience with age rating submission processes

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players. 

Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.  

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events. 

We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.  

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  • We would also love to hear about bugs you have personally discovered, whether it be via playing Alpha or Beta sessions, early access games or personal projects!