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QA Game Tester (Ice Hockey Subject Matter Expert)

**Please note, all Keywords staff are temporarily working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic until health restrictions allow us to return to office**

Duration: Full time, Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm

Do you have a passion for Hockey? Would you like to work on an AAA title Ice Hockey video game? If that is the case then we got the job for you! You will be directly responsible for working with product features for testing, verifying, and responding to requests from the developer team. Your knowledge expertise in Ice Hockey will be beneficial for the project and team!

Job Description

We are hiring multiple game testers to test product features and fulfill the needs of the QA and development teams. The Development Support staff works with the relevant Development group and the QA game team. Also, a Development Support is responsible for communicating with development partners and creating test plans to locate issues and ensure that the product meets the product owner’s expectations. Typically, day-to-day tasks can include bug database maintenance, reporting and attending meetings/scrums. Development Support involves becoming a knowledge base for the product area and the ability to understand the ins-and-outs of how a feature should work, and launching it on time with fewest issues possible.

Requirements

Must Have Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Ice Hockey, the relevant leagues and the rules of play
• Strong knowledge of Ice Hockey related video games
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, able to meet responsibilities without constant supervision
• Capable of understanding complex features/systems and how it applies to the product
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong observational skills
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and features
• Proficient in PC use and current video game consoles
• Flexible and team-oriented
• Should have a good interpersonal and follow-up skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to work in group settings under high-pressure

Daily/Weekly tasks

• Assessing and improving game play mechanics
• Find and report bugs/issues to Development
• Maintain the Quality Assurance pipeline from discovery through a fix to regression verification
• Create and follow Test Plans and Verification
• Provide qualitative feedback regarding the product
• Follow up with development and testing partners to ensure bugs are being logged and resolved
• Maintain Bug Database in DevTrack

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision.
• WFH options during the pandemic
• Dog friendly environment (That's right, you can bring your dog to work!)

Onsite Amenities:

• Indoor basketball court, outdoor basketball court, soccer field, volleyball court
• Community garden
• 2 dog parks
• Easy transit access
• Free on-site parking for staff and visitors