Job Opportunities
We’re always looking for bright new talent. If you would like to be a part of the Matchbox Mobile Team – then please email your details and CV to us at: jobs@matchboxmobile.com
Current Opportunities
Full-time Mobile Software Developer
Company & Role
Matchbox Mobile want to hear from experienced mobile developers. We are looking for high quality candidates who have strong C, C++, C#, and/or Java programming backgrounds to join our UK development team. Our UK development team are a highly reputable and experienced team of mobile developers. We’re a services based company that develops custom solutions for mobile operators, OEMs, platform providers, and media companies.
Skills Required
For the position of mobile developer, we require that applicants have a minimum of 5 years commercial development experience, and a minimum of 3 years experience, programming for at least one but preferably two or more mobile platforms. Strong C, C++, C#, or Java skills are essential, along with a good working knowledge of the mobile platform API and standard development methodologies and libraries relevant to the platform. We development on most platforms so are always interested to hear from developers with experience of Windows Mobile (both native and managed code), Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, Symbian, and BREW/BREW MP.
The role involves a high level of participation in application design and architecture; previous work experience should reflect this capability.
Candidates must be self-starters and excellent communicators who are capable of delivering self contained code and deliverables including technical documentation while potentially working remotely from both customers and other team members.
Salary
Negotiable at market rate, dependent on skill set and experience.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for the position at Matchbox Mobile, please submit a current CV in PDF form along with a covering email to jobs@matchboxmobile.com. If selected, you will be invited to participate in an initial telephone interview. A further shortlist of candidates will be invited to participate in a 2nd (and final) interview.
Location
South-east England, within commuting distance of our offices in Brighton, UK.
Full-time Project Manager
Company & Role
Matchbox Mobile have a permanent vacancy for a project manager. We are looking for a high quality candidate who has a strong project management background to join our UK team. We’re a services based company that develops custom solutions for mobile operators, OEMs, platform providers, and media companies; working in a project based environment the role requires integrating with virtual teams, and managing clients and projects across multiple time zones.
Skills Required
For the position of project manager, we require that applicants have a minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a software or IT environment, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience specifically as a project manager, ideally in the mobile or telecoms industry. Knowledge of project management frameworks such as PRINCE2, PMBOK, PROPS, and others is an advantage but not essential.
The role involves a high level of day-to-day participation on projects working to tight schedules and deadlines; previous work experience should reflect this capability.
Candidates must be self-starters and excellent communicators who are capable of delivering successful results in a fast-paced industry while potentially working remotely from both customers and other team members.
Salary
Negotiable at market rate, dependent on skill set and experience.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for the position at Matchbox Mobile, please submit a current CV in PDF form along with a covering email to jobs@matchboxmobile.com. If selected, you will be invited to participate in an initial telephone interview. A further shortlist of candidates will be invited to participate in a 2nd (and final) interview.
Location
South-east England, within commuting distance of our offices in Brighton, UK.
Mobile Solution Architect (U.S.)
Matchbox currently have a position available for a Mobile Solution Architect. This position involves supporting the US sales team in gathering requirements and architecting custom mobile applications and services for prospective clients. The role will involve working with a wide variety of clients to determine their needs. To scope project requirements sufficiently in order to determine cost and timescales and to help produce a proposal and to produce detailed technical specification documents for the project. The role will also include providing general technical support to the US sales team and clients as required.
Essential skills required include a minimum of 3 years commercial experience architecting mobile solutions, and 5 years experience working in the area of software development (not necessarily as a developer). A minimum of 1 year writing technical specifications or other technical documents. Experience working directly with prospective clients, pre-sale.
To download a detailed job description click here. If you are interested in this opportunity please email your details and CV to us at: jobs@matchboxmobile.com
Systems Engineer (Contract, UK)
Matchbox currently have a contract position available for a systems engineer.
This position will involve the installation and configuration of a source control system and automated build system.
Essential skills required include Linux and Windows Systems administration, Subversion setup and administration, VMware setup and administration. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years professional experience.
To download a detailed job description click here. If you are interested in this opportunity please email your details and CV to us at: jobs@matchboxmobile.com