Game Studio Tester

Bluberi; Drummondville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company is seeking a Game Studio Tester to work closely with developers and designers during game production. The tester will conduct extensive testing, identify issues, and provide valuable feedback to enhance the gaming experience. Candidates should have relevant experience in quality assurance within the gaming sector and a passion for game design.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in quality assurance, preferably in a gaming environment.
• Familiarity with setup and installation of electronic hardware.
• Ability to communicate in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough testing of game features and functionality.
• Detect and report software defects and inconsistencies.
• Provide feedback to developers and game designers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Good documentation skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Education

College diploma (DEC) or bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Bluberi Values

• We Are the New School
• Clarity and Transparency
• Find It, Fix It, Own It
• Standard Operating Success
• Easiest Company to do Business With
• It’s a Team Sport
• Celebrate Wins, But Never Be Satisfied
  
  

About The Company

Welcome to Bluberi, where we’re putting the FUN in gaming! Driven by innovation and a dash of disruption, our team are masterminds of developing highly original software and technology solutions that spice up the gaming scene. Bluberi is rapidly expanding and offers 5 offices throughout North America - headquarters in Las Vegas, NV, and design studios located in Reno, NV: Drummondville, QC, Moncton, NB and our newest studio in Austin, TX.

We bring over 30 years’ industry experience and we’re committed to delivering standout casino gaming experiences to players and operators alike. Our creative innovators are on a mission to shake things up with fun-driven products. At Bluberi, we dare to be bold, proud of our creativity, enjoy being disruptors and are always ready to add a little extra imagination with a twist into everything we do.

About The Team

Our team is a powerhouse of talent, uniting skilled professionals from diverse fields such as mathematics, visual arts, software engineering, game design, audio engineering, and quality assurance. With its head office in Las Vegas, the R&D team in Drummondville and studios all over North America, Bluberi is a fast-growing company offering a multitude of opportunities.

Driven by the passion to create captivating slot machines that inspire and entertain, we’re shaping the future of gaming, together, one brilliant idea at a time!

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the director of quality assurance, the Game Studio Tester works in parallel with the entire team throughout the game’s development and the QA team. He or she will conduct testing and provide game feedback from the start up until the game is released to external testing.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Works with the developer and game designer throughout the production phase.
• Prepares live test environments consisting of slot machines, flashing and configuration of test benches.
• Thoroughly tests game features and functionality.
• Detects, reports and tracks software defects, inconsistencies and any stability issues.
• Communicates findings to the developers and product team members.
• Provides feedback to the game designer on the game feel and overall entertainment factor.
• Plays the game for long periods to identify any issues that may arise.
• Participates in the validation of the game release versions before sending them for certification.
• Participates in the validation of demo versions for various shows.
• Updates and supports required game documentation.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• College diploma (DEC) or bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant experience.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in quality assurance, preferably in a gaming environment.
• Familiarity with setting up, installing, and connecting electronic hardware.
• Experience with MS Office Suite, especially with Excel.
• Good documentation skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Shows creativity and passion for game design and playability.
• Able to work as part of a team or independently.
  
  

Assets

• Ability to communicate in French and English.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is also regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Depending on the position, may have to travel locally, nationally or internationally.