Development Tester Jobs

Snowed in Studios is a game development studio based in Ottawa, Canada. As part of Keywords Studios’ engineering service line, we provide programming support to some of the most important and exciting games being made today. You’ll have the chance to make a global impact, working in a studio known for shipping some of the most prestigious household names in gaming.

Employee satisfaction is at the top of our priority list. We understand that you work your best when you’re happy. This is why we were recently recognized as one of the Top 10 Places to Work in Ottawa and one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by gamesindustry.biz!

We are currently looking to add an experienced Development Tester (DevQA) to our already amazing team. If you’re an experienced Quality Assurance tester with a passion for games, then this could be the role you have been waiting for! As a “Snowmie” DevQA you will have the opportunity to apply your skills in the game development industry, whilst working in a creative, supportive environment. You will have a direct impact on the development of top-tier games on console, PC, and mobile platforms.

If you can picture yourself taking on many different product development challenges, keep reading, it gets better!

Some of the cool stuff you’ll be doing:

• Supporting your teammates as an integral part of the dev team: identify problems early in the development cycle, report issues when needed while providing follow-up, and ensuring that QA procedures are following Agile methodologies.
• Facilitating or performing ad hoc testing of multiple game components and features to identify defects
• Building a solid relationship with your game development peers in-house and around the world
• Providing developers with feedback on implemented features
• Working closely with client studios to bring their games to life
• Creating test artifacts (test plans, test cases and test scripts)
• Executing or supervising the execution of those test artifacts

What you’ll bring to the table:

• You bring a highly collaborative, supportive and innovative approach to teamwork
• Curious and always learning
• You are a critical thinker, and a strong communicator with good interpersonal skills while being flexible and adaptable to change
• Experienced with defect management systems and game development tools
• 2+ years of software test engineering or relevant QA experience
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, source control and document collaboration tools
• Excellent problem solving skills
• You enjoy being part of a creative, technical and dynamic problem-solving team
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Open-minded and team-oriented
• You are autonomous and proactive in looking ahead for issues, with superior time management and organizational skills

Bonus Points for experience in the following areas:

• Superior working knowledge of JIRA, Visual Studio, Excel, Perforce and Confluence
• Agile Scrum practices, certification is a bonus
• Shipped games or apps
• Scripting languages
• Experience working in Unreal, Unity and custom game engines
• ISTQB certification or equivalent
• Programming experience with C++ and C#
• Experience working directly with external clients
• A love for gaming
• Knowledge of multiple source control systems
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in game development or equivalent experience

What’s in it for you?

• Generous leave policies including 3 weeks paid vacation (plus 1 week over the Holiday Season), unlimited sick leave and 2 paid personal days. We also provide parental leave top-up and an Employee and Family Assistance Plan that offer 24/7 free and confidential help with your physical and mental health.
• Comprehensive benefits package that covers Dental Care, Health Care (including out of country coverage), Vision Care, Long Term Disability, Physio, Massage etc.
• RRSP Matching and Employee Stock Purchase Programs
• A dynamic and supportive team environment with a range of experience and an amazing culture – we have board game nights, movie, nights, arcade tournaments, and more to help blow off steam and hang out together.
• A way-cool hoodie!
• The chance to work in triple-A, in a no-crunch modern studio with a relaxed atmosphere and a variety of work
• The opportunity to build or expand your career the way you want to, in a smaller studio connected to a global studio family

Additional Information:

• Salary Range: $40,000 to $60,000
• Primary Working Language: English
• Office Location: 981 Wellington Street West, Ottawa Ontario Canada

Snowed In Studios is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please let us know of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.