Test Engineer
Location: Waterloo
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: TBC

Summary:
About Mobile Interactive Group

Mobile Interactive Group (MIG) is a global integrated mobile and digital communications business and is the fastest growing privately owned technology company in the UK and EMEA (Deloitte). Comprising a unique combination of services, MIG specialist disciplines include mobile and digital technology and services provision; mobile billing, messaging and mCommerce; mobile advertising and marketing; multi-channel digital solutions; the design, build and publishing of mobile internet sites and applications, and user experience design.

All platforms, products and applications are developed in–house and are MIG’s proprietary technology. Our global platform mVoy enables brands from all over world to interact, engage and communicate with consumers via mobile.
• mVoy Publish: Create, build, host & manage mobile commerce, mobile websites & apps
• mVoy Communicate: Build & manage interactive messaging & multi-step marketing campaigns
• mVoy Engage: Power social interactivity & voting via mobile sites, apps, Facebook and Google +
• mVoy Connect: Enable & deliver high volume mobile messaging campaigns & payments

With its head office located in Central London and additional offices in the US and Benelux region, MIG currently serves multiple sectors including Technology Providers, Retail, Mobile Network Operators (MNO), Media, Broadcaster & Entertainment, Financial Services, Public Sector and Government Agencies, FMCG, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). Additionally we have over 300 clients including New Look, M&S, O2, Vodafone, ITV, Sky, MoneySupermarket, Sony PlayStation, COI, Walkers, Tropicana, Nokia, Samsung and in May 2011 MIG announced its ‘Preferred Developer Consultant’ status as selected by Facebook.

Job Specification:
Objective of the role:

Reporting to Test Manager, this role will be working with a team of highly skilled and experienced product managers and developers on a range of mobile interactive applications for mass-participation.

Responsibilities:
- Take ownership for the high level of testing of client software and systems across all stages of the project life cycle
- Test the newly developed software, existing software upgrades and deployments to ensure quality is maintained
- Design, build and maintain highly integrated test environments
- Raise defects and bug reports, prioritizing them and tracking them through to conclusion
- Generate test documentation, plans, specifications etc

Person Specification:
Personal Attributes:
- An analytical thinker with high attention to detail Essential
- A passion to ‘break’ software Essential
- A good team player who copes well with pressure Essential
- A good communicator and self starter with a ‘can do’ attitude Essential

Relevant Experience:
- Competent experience with relational databases, preferably MySQL Essential
- General exposure to Bugzilla and test management tools Desirable

Practical Skills:
- Outstanding diagnostic skills and a complete understanding of the V-model Essential
- Good scripting skills (either Bash/perl/python) Essential
- Demonstrable troubleshooting skills with excellent problem solving ability Essential

Hours:
Hours will be 9.00am – 5.30pm, although some flexibility is desirable.

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please send your CV & Covering Letter to careers@migcan.com

Please Note: This job description describes the principal purpose and main elements of the job. It is a guide to the nature and main duties of the job as they exist currently, but it is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent schedule.

This is a software development internship, but those not concentrating in Computer Science shouldn’t be put off, particularly if you’ve enjoyed courses such as CS50. Depending upon your skill-set you will be assigned to either our mobile or web development teams,working and developing collaboratively under an agile development philosophy. A CS concentrator would write software for mobile apps, whereas a VES concentrator would focus on graphic design. You” be working on a project for one of four major clients from start to finish, helping us turn sketches and ideas into a solid product. You may also be asked to attend some client meetings and pitches, and prepare research briefs and bulletins on new mobile technologies. Above all, we hope you’ll have fun solving some serious programming problems whilst playing with the latest handsets and devices.

Qualifications:
Candidates should above all be creative, and have a passion for technology. Experience programming in a mobile environment (Eg. iPhone/iPad, Android, Blackberry etc) is beneficial. You should be reasonably proficient in a modern programming language. You may be interacting with clients, so a friendly attitude and good presentation skills would also be helpful. A background in design (Photoshop, Flas etc) is useful, but not required.

Developer
Location: Waterloo
Contract Type: Permanent

Summary:

About Mobile Interactive Group

Mobile Interactive Group (MIG) is a global integrated mobile and digital communications business and is the fastest growing privately owned technology company in the UK and EMEA (Deloitte).  Comprising a unique combination of services, MIG specialist disciplines include mobile and digital technology and services provision; mobile billing, messaging and mCommerce; mobile advertising and marketing; multi-channel digital solutions; the design, build and publishing of mobile internet sites and applications, and user experience design.

All platforms, products and applications are developed in–house and are MIG’s proprietary technology.  Our global platform mVoy enables brands from all over world to interact, engage and communicate with consumers via mobile.

• mVoy Publish: Create, build, host & manage mobile commerce, mobile websites & apps
• mVoy Communicate: Build & manage interactive messaging & multi-step marketing campaigns
• mVoy Engage: Power social interactivity & voting via mobile sites, apps, Facebook and Google +
• mVoy Connect: Enable & deliver high volume mobile messaging campaigns & payments

With its head office located in Central London and additional offices in the US and Benelux region, MIG currently serves multiple sectors including Technology Providers, Retail, Mobile Network Operators (MNO), Media, Broadcaster & Entertainment, Financial Services, Public Sector and Government Agencies, FMCG, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).  Additionally we have over 300 clients including New Look, M&S, O2, Vodafone, ITV, Sky, MoneySupermarket, Sony PlayStation, COI, Walkers, Tropicana, Nokia, Samsung and in May 2011 MIG announced its ‘Preferred Developer Consultant’ status as selected by Facebook.

Job Specification:

Objective of the role:

Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, this role will work in a team of highly skilled and experienced Java/ Javascript/ Erlang/ Ruby developers, helping to architect and build a range of hosted, highly scalable and interactive applications aimed at mobiles.

Responsibilities:
-Building world-class scalable server-side applications for mobile delivery and text messaging.#

-Use multiple technologies to add features to existing applications and/or build small tactical standalone applications.

-Use agile methodologies to ensure we deliver quality projects to budget.

-Bring new ideas and technologies to the department, so we can continue to be a class above others in what we do.

-Promote and contribute to open source technologies across the department.

Person Specification:

Personal Attributes:
-  Technically astute and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies     
-  Quick to understand existing systems/ products and how they function
- A great communicator with good interpersonal skills, able to explain technical issues to non-technical people 
- A self starter and organiser who is passionate about what they do
- A passion to build highly scalable/ resilient systems using both existing and innovative techniques   

Relevant Experience:
-  Good grounding in Linux
-  Experience working with scalable software systems   
-  Commercial experience in one of the following: Erlang, Ruby, Java or PHP
-  Good understanding of databases, preferably MySQL, Riak or MongoDB
-  Working knowledge of Git or SVN version control systems
-  Experience with agile methodologies (TDD/ Story Writing/ Planning etc)
- Built or contributed to an open source project 

Hours:

Hours will be 9.00am – 5.30pm, although some flexibility is desirable.

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please send your CV & Covering Letter to careers@migcan.com

Please Note: This job description describes the principal purpose and main elements of the job. It is a guide to the nature and main duties of the job as they exist currently, but it is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent schedule.

Pre-Sales Business Support
Location: Waterloo
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: TBC

Summary:

About Mobile Interactive Group

Mobile Interactive Group (MIG) is a global integrated mobile and digital communications business and is the fastest growing privately owned technology company in the UK and EMEA (Deloitte).  Comprising a unique combination of services, MIG specialist disciplines include mobile and digital technology and services provision; mobile billing, messaging and mCommerce; mobile advertising and marketing; multi-channel digital solutions; the design, build and publishing of mobile internet sites and applications, and user experience design.

All platforms, products and applications are developed in–house and are MIG’s proprietary technology.  Our global platform mVoy enables brands from all over world to interact, engage and communicate with consumers via mobile.

• mVoy Publish: Create, build, host & manage mobile commerce, mobile websites & apps
• mVoy Communicate: Build & manage interactive messaging & multi-step marketing campaigns
• mVoy Engage: Power social interactivity & voting via mobile sites, apps, Facebook and Google +
• mVoy Connect: Enable & deliver high volume mobile messaging campaigns & payments

With its head office located in Central London and additional offices in the US and Benelux region, MIG currently serves multiple sectors including Technology Providers, Retail, Mobile Network Operators (MNO), Media, Broadcaster & Entertainment, Financial Services, Public Sector and Government Agencies, FMCG, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).  Additionally we have over 300 clients including New Look, M&S, O2, Vodafone, ITV, Sky, MoneySupermarket, Sony PlayStation, COI, Walkers, Tropicana, Nokia, Samsung and in May 2011 MIG announced its ‘Preferred Developer Consultant’ status as selected by Facebook.

Job Specification:

Objective of the role:

Reporting to the Operations Director, Solutions, this role will support the Sales function of the business (Client Service + Sales Team) providing technical insight and support in acquiring new business from both existing client and new clients.  This will be across MVOY Publish, Application and web work

Responsibilities:
- Understanding and capturing business and technical requirements
- Qualifying new opportunities
- Assistance with the preparation of RFI / RFP responses, building a library of past responses
- Provision of development quotations to sales teams in line with 7 Step Process and that can be refined after scoping
- Provision of project plans for RFP / Pitches which can be imported into Clarizen in line with 7 step process
- Attendance at sales team meetings
- Top level project planning and provision of resource estimates, indicative client timelines, flagging risks / need for contract resource
- Assembly of basic Business Requirements for handover in to ‘Scoping’ phase of a project.  Handover to CS and TPM team once contract is ‘won’ and creating checklists for each type of project, collecting the information and passing on to the TPM.
- Working closely with the Solutions Operations Director and Solutions Service Delivery Manager to provide detailed forecast of new opportunities required for delivery.
- Supporting TPMs with knowledge and experience of implementing Publish projects
- For bigger projects only, running the scoping phase and colleting the scoping materials (sow, BRS, Func Spec etc)

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please send your CV & Covering Letter to careers@migcan.com

Please Note: This job description describes the principal purpose and main elements of the job. It is a guide to the nature and main duties of the job as they exist currently, but it is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent schedule.

Technical Project Manager
Location: Waterloo
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: TBC

Summary:

About Mobile Interactive Group

Mobile Interactive Group (MIG) is a global integrated mobile and digital communications business and is the fastest growing privately owned technology company in the UK and EMEA (Deloitte). Comprising a unique combination of services, MIG specialist disciplines include mobile and digital technology and services provision; mobile billing, messaging and mCommerce; mobile advertising and marketing; multi-channel digital solutions; the design, build and publishing of mobile internet sites and applications, and user experience design.

All platforms, products and applications are developed in–house and are MIG’s proprietary technology. Our global platform mVoy enables brands from all over world to interact, engage and communicate with consumers via mobile.

• mVoy Publish: Create, build, host & manage mobile commerce, mobile websites & apps
• mVoy Communicate: Build & manage interactive messaging & multi-step marketing campaigns
• mVoy Engage: Power social interactivity & voting via mobile sites, apps, Facebook and Google +
• mVoy Connect: Enable & deliver high volume mobile messaging campaigns & payments

With its head office located in Central London and additional offices in the US and Benelux region, MIG currently serves multiple sectors including Technology Providers, Retail, Mobile Network Operators (MNO), Media, Broadcaster & Entertainment, Financial Services, Public Sector and Government Agencies, FMCG, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). Additionally we have over 300 clients including New Look, M&S, O2, Vodafone, ITV, Sky, MoneySupermarket, Sony PlayStation, COI, Walkers, Tropicana, Nokia, Samsung and in May 2011 MIG announced its ‘Preferred Developer Consultant’ status as selected by Facebook.

Job Specification:

Objective of the role:

Reporting to the Project Management Officer, this role will also work closely with other Project Managers, Producers, Technical Developers and Sales Teams. You should enjoy working in a team environment, cope well with pressure, and have a genuine enthusiasm for IT and the future of mobile technology services.

Responsibilities:

- Responsible for projects within the areas of the technology platform rollout or service build and delivery in the mobile industry
- Working with the Commercial team to redefine the prospect, the Product team to define the build and the Technical team to deliver the solution
- Handing over the service to the Operations team for in-live support – Project planning, statements of work, risk assessments and status updates for clients ranging from mobile carriers to content providers – Control of costs, timelines, budgets and quality within a project lifecycle
- Assist in the winning of new business and compiling tender documentation
- Team management
- Flexibility and an appetite for numerous projects of varied shape and size
- Key project interface with clients sometimes working right at the start of the sales process – Manage customer technical and delivery requirements to deliver a successful product or service

Person Specification:

Personal Attributes:

- A tenacious, interested and pragmatic self starter with a professional approach – Essential
- Excellent attention to detail and well disciplined – Essential
- Enjoys creative problem solving – Essential
- A good collaborator, with an open approachable style – Essential

Relevant Experience:

- Relevant degree / MBA – Desirable
- Proven experience in project management focused on telecommunication, media or ideally within the mobile industry – Essential

Practical Skills:

- Solid technical background with experience in working directly with technical and commercial teams – Essential
- Experience in or familiarity with Prince 2 and Agile Development methodologies – Essential
- Ability to analyze performance and report on financial and performance indicators – Essential
- Excellent communication. delivery and strong client-side skills – Essential
- Excellent time management and the ability to prioritise and manage a heavy workload – Essential

Other Knowledge:

- Knowledge of mobile interactive services, mobile value-added or premium rate services, mobile content management and presentation, m-commerce, online or similar – Essential

Hours:

Hours will be 9.00am – 5.30pm, although some flexibility is desirable.

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please send your CV & Covering Letter to careers@migcan.com

Commercial Manager– Mobile Marketing
Location: Waterloo
Contract Type: Permanent                                                                                                                           Salary: TBC dependent on experience

About Mobile Interactive Group

Mobile Interactive Group (MIG) is a global integrated mobile and digital communications business and is the fastest growing privately owned technology company in the UK and EMEA (Deloitte).  Comprising a unique combination of services, MIG specialist disciplines include mobile and digital technology and services provision; mobile billing, messaging and mCommerce; mobile advertising and marketing; multi-channel digital solutions; the design, build and publishing of mobile internet sites and applications, and user experience design.

All platforms, products and applications are developed in–house and are MIG’s proprietary technology.  Our global platform mVoy enables brands from all over world to interact, engage and communicate with consumers via mobile.
• mVoy Publish: Create, build, host & manage mobile commerce, mobile websites & apps
• mVoy Communicate: Build & manage interactive messaging & multi-step marketing campaigns
• mVoy Engage: Power social interactivity & voting via mobile sites, apps, Facebook and Google +
• mVoy Connect: Enable & deliver high volume mobile messaging campaigns & payments

With its head office located in Central London and additional offices in the US and Benelux region, MIG currently serves multiple sectors including Technology Providers, Retail, Mobile Network Operators (MNO), Media, Broadcaster & Entertainment, Financial Services, Public Sector and Government Agencies, FMCG, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).  Additionally we have over 300 clients including New Look, M&S, O2, Vodafone, ITV, Sky, MoneySupermarket, Sony PlayStation, COI, Walkers, Tropicana, Nokia, Samsung and in May 2011 MIG announced its ‘Preferred Developer Consultant’ status as selected by Facebook.

We are looking for highly capable, experienced individuals to join the UK commercial team. Reporting to the UK Commercial Director, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a history of success and “stand out” achievements. We are recruiting both at a senior and junior level.

Responsibilities:

- Be the known commercial expert within MIG around mobile marketing as well as maintain knowledge of other MIG products and services
- Build a commercial strategy for the launch of the product
– identify primary and secondary prospects, competitors, build a market positioning, quickly become “demo ready” with the product
-Develop an ongoing tactical plan for how the product may be engaged by the reseller community both in the UK and overseas
- Work closely with the product team to understand the product to a high level and input on features and developments and feed into the product and inform the development roadmap
- Work with the product marketing team to generate appropriate sales materials
- Own the sales target for the product, input into the budgeting process and deliver against it
- Proactively research and approach key prospects in the market
- A key member of the wider MIG UK sales team but with a specific focus on developing the commercial strategy for mobile marketing
- Advise the business and report to the MIG management team on trends and developments in the industry
- Generate new business across a range of sectors 

Person Specification:

- A genuine self starter
- Able to excel in a highly energetic, entrepreneurial company
- Highly motivated and keen to show initiative within the role
- Sales Experience
- Strategic ability to lead the business in the right direction to maximise the commercial opportunity for mobile marketing
- A proven track record selling to large global businesses
- Confident in managing larger accounts and have a sound appreciation of the business development process
- Experienced in sales planning, forecasting, lead generation and general proven sales skills
- Comfortable owning financial targets and inputting into the budgeting process                                                                                                                                        
- Communication Skills
- High level of presentation skills and confidently able to present materials for sales meetings using own initiative
- Good use of MS Office, particularly Excel and PPT
- People skills – will be expected to lead account management activities and work with people across MIG
- Strong written and numeracy skills

Other Knowledge

- Knowledge of the mobile industry and core technologies, social media trends and how these relate to customer marketing
- Understanding of the digital marketing landscape (including mobile and social), key players in the industry and a grasp of major trends.

Hours:

Hours will be 9.00am – 5.30pm although some flexibility is desirable.

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please send your CV & Covering Letter to careers@migcan.com

Please Note: This job description describes the principal purpose and main elements of the job. It is a guide to the nature and main duties of the job as they exist currently, but it is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent schedule.