Game Test Engineer

Job Overview

The goal of the Game Test Engineer is to work closely with designers, artists, and programmers to develop intricate knowledge of the game mechanics and design goals of a given project in order to design strong test coverage for game, math, and server features. The DevQA team is embedded within our Game Development studios and acts as frontline support, so a good Game Test Engineer interacts effectively with external departments while performing a wide variety of in-house technical tasks.

Primary duty includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.

Responsibilities

* Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.

* Reviewing game requirements and designing test scenarios for multiple concurrent projects.

* Participating in Agile ceremonies and both pre-production and release meetings.

* Testing of game, math, server, and build features in an embedded integration environment.

* Performing and generating manual tests in system, regression, smoke, and ad-hoc test plans.

* Analyzing test results on impacts, errors, bugs, and usability.

* Reviewing and iteratively improving test coverage.

* Providing feedback in design reviews on requirements and potential problems.

* Tracking resolution to provide input about fixes that address the root of problems.

* Setting up test lab by maintaining hardware, virtual machines, and build procedures.

* Coordinating with engineers to reproduce issues reported by customers.

* Liaising with external departments to shield the game dev process from interruptions.

Skills/Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in technical field preferred, or four (4) years relevant work experience

* Previous exposure to software integration, automation, or quality assurance.

* Working knowledge of testing techniques with critical thinking skills.

* Working knowledge of ALM and test management suites.

* Working knowledge of programming, scripting, or command-line interfaces.

* Comfortable with multitasking and working with shifting requirements.

* Positive communication skills and enthusiasm for collaboration and team-building.

* Agile methodology experience, or passion, is a must.

Note:

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check

* Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

AGS is an equal opportunity employer.