Application Support Analyst
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
Account Support Specialist - Gaming
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Global leader in gaming
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12 month initial contract
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80% hybrid - 20% onsite in ondon
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up to £30 per hour
Key Skills:
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Background in Gaming/Gaming Industry
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Knowledge of modern SW
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Fluent in Japanese
About the Role As an Account Supporter, you'll support PlayStation partners-developers and publishers-by delivering high-quality operational and technical assistance through DevNet and the Help Center, ensuring they can build, test, and launch smoothly.
What You'll Do
- Support game developers and partners via ticketing systems with fast, accurate solutions
- Help deliver operational readiness for game releases, updates, and partner milestones
- Execute SOPs across partner access, dev hardware, releases, support, and live events
- Maintain and improve knowledge bases used by global developer teams
- Contribute to developer communications (announcements, forums, bulletins)
- Support developer events, showcases, and technical conferences
- Work closely with engineering and product teams to improve tools and partner experience
What You Bring
- Strong problem-solving skills, especially in technical or operational environments
- Ability to juggle multiple issues (like a live service launch weekend )
- Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
- A detail-driven, partner-first mindset
- Confidence learning new tools and systems quickly
- Experience managing multiple projects and using Jira (including admin/config)
- Genuine passion for games and the game development process
- Fluent Japanese (written and spoken)
Nice to Have
- Experience in technical or developer support (games or software)
- Understanding of game development workflows and pipelines
- Scripting skills (Python, JavaScript, HTML5)
- Familiarity with C/C++ and version control (Git, Perforce, SVN)
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP)
- Degree in Computer Science or related field
Requirements
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Background in Gaming/Gaming Industry
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Knowledge of modern SW
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Fluent in Japanese, * Strong problem-solving skills, especially in technical or operational environments
- Ability to juggle multiple issues (like a live service launch weekend )
- Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
- A detail-driven, partner-first mindset
- Confidence learning new tools and systems quickly
- Experience managing multiple projects and using Jira (including admin/config)
- Genuine passion for games and the game development process
- Fluent Japanese (written and spoken)
Nice to Have
- Experience in technical or developer support (games or software)
- Understanding of game development workflows and pipelines
- Scripting skills (Python, JavaScript, HTML5)
- Familiarity with C/C++ and version control (Git, Perforce, SVN)
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP)
- Degree in Computer Science or related field