Rugby Union Data Analyst

*Please note you will need to have working rights in Australia. At this stage, we cannot sponsor a working visa. This is an in-person, on-location in-studio position. Only local applications will be accepted for this role.*

Big Ant Studios are looking for a highly talented and motivated Rugby Union Sports Data Analyst to play a key role in the studio.

Join us in making some of consoles and PCs biggest sports titles from our centrally located studio.

Working on Big Ant Studios’ sports titles, including Cricket, AFL, Tennis, Rugby Union, Rugby League and more. The Rugby Union Sports Data Analyst would assist in collecting and maintaining the player and team databases, including implementing player ratings and validating player biographic information for our licensed Rugby Union teams from around the world.

The role will work closely with the design and quality assurance teams to ensure that player ratings provide a consistent gameplay experience.

The core areas of focus for this role are:

• Data entry of player information, such as names, positions and roles
• Identifying sources and methodology for obtaining player information
• Creating accurate player ratings based on statistical and observed player performances
• Keeping data such as team line-ups up to date with real-world changes
• Implementing data gathered into the game titles, utilising existing systems
• Testing and balancing rating systems in collaboration with QA team to ensure implementation follows design

We are looking for someone with:

• Extensive knowledge of Rugby Union for our upcoming titles and updates
• Keen eye for identifying player traits across a population and unique to individuals.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel

With extra consideration given to:

• Strong knowledge of sports video games
• Qualifications in Sports Data Analytics, Sports Management or similar fields.
• Familiarity with our other sports titles, including Cricket, Rugby League, AFL and Tennis

You also need to be:

• Flexible and open-minded.
• Determined and self-motivated.
• Prepared to rise to a challenge.
• Always striving for quality.
• Creative and innovative.

The Company:

Big Ant Studios is one of the oldest and largest game developers in Australia. Based in Southbank, Melbourne and another studio in the Adelaide CBD, we develop premium sports titles for multiple platforms.

Benefits:

Big Ant offers a central location, an experienced team and perks include daily lunches, Myki for public transport and professional development support.

At Big Ant we believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds are key to creating experiences everyone can enjoy. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

*Please note you will need to have working rights in Australia. At this stage, we cannot sponsor a working visa.*