Applications Dev & Test - Software Test Engineer 3

Apex Systems; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading game development studio in Vancouver as a Software Test Engineer 3. This role involves early testing of game features, creating documentation, and ensuring smooth development processes. You'll work closely with QA and development teams to enhance game quality and performance.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience with Online PVP & PVE game modes.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct early testing of game features and modes.
• Create and maintain documentation for QA processes.
• Provide feedback on testing status to development teams.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Proactivity

Tools

Jira

DevTrack

TestRail

Job description

Applications Dev & Test - Software Test Engineer 3

Join a leading game development studio located in Vancouver, Canada, and become a part of the team behind an iconic game franchise. Our mission is to shape the future of this beloved IP and push the boundaries of entertainment platforms and devices. Our team is a blend of creative and technical talent from across the industry, working together to exceed fan expectations and explore new possibilities. We are committed to our values, fostering respect, inclusion, a growth mindset, and resilience, all while prioritizing our teams well-being. Come join us and lets achieve great things together!

LIVE MODES DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

We are looking for a dedicated Live Modes Development Support team member to join our dynamic development team. This role involves providing early testing, creating documentation (such as test cases and test briefs), and handling tasks that ensure Core QA team members can focus on their primary responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be the primary contact for our QA team, fielding design questions and providing feedback on the health and testing status of various features.

Terms:

• 18-month contract
• Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

Responsibilities:

• Conduct early testing of game features and modes.
• Create and maintain documentation, including test cases, test briefs, and QA Confluence pages.
• Provide feedback to QA Leads on the health and testing status of features.
• Field design questions from Core QA and act as the initial point of contact for development teams regarding testing status.
• Ensure sessions progress smoothly with no blockers to victory or failure conditions.
• Verify objective flow, timers, scoring systems, wave logic, round transitions, and escalation systems.
• Test enemy and ally AI behavior, pathfinding, combat response, and spawn logic.
• Validate host/client behavior, including replication of animations and stats.
• Test ability usage, cooldown systems, and AI reactions to player actions.
• Verify multiplayer functionality, including drop-in/drop-out co-op, objective sync, scoring, network stability, and desync issues.
• Test map and environmental elements, including spawn zones, objective locations, player access areas, collision issues, exploits, pathing bugs, interactive objects, lighting, materials, and post-processing effects.
• Identify performance and stability issues, including memory usage, framerate drops, and stability concerns across multiple hardware targets.
• Monitor audio/visual streaming issues, pop-ins, and sync problems.

Must-Haves:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• A proactive and self-motivated attitude.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Requirements:

• Multiple development cycle experience with a focus on Online PVP & PVE game modes.
• Strong understanding of:
• Match Flow & Gameplay Systems Testing
• Combat & AI Testing
• Multiplayer Functionality Testing
• Performance & Stability Testing
• Experience writing test briefs, instructions, and playtest documentation.
• Ability to estimate testing scope and effort based on feature complexity.
• Familiarity with bug tracking and test planning tools (e.g., Jira, DevTrack, TestRail).
• Strong organization and documentation skills, with attention to reproducibility and clarity.
• Excellent communication skills, with comfort interfacing across QA, Dev, and Production teams.
• Willingness to learn proprietary tools and pipelines, and adapt quickly to evolving content.

  Whats in it for you?

  An opportunity to work for a world-renowned technology company testing a AAA game.

  EEO Employer

  Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [e-mail] or 844-463-6178.

  Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

  Apex Benefits Overview:Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.