Technical Game Analyst New London, Ontario or Remote

DIGITAL EXTREMES Ltd.; Ontario; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game studio is seeking a Technical Game Analyst to ensure playability and quality of games through rigorous testing and feedback. Ideal candidates are avid gamers with strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative attitude. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities

Excellent benefits and paid time off

Matching RRSP or Simple IRA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development and career support

Work-life balance wellness subsidies

Qualifications

• Familiar with software verification principles and QA processes.
• Must be a passionate gamer with broad gaming platform knowledge.
• Able to document and communicate issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Test games for technical quality and playability.
• Document and troubleshoot game problems.
• Assist in developing QA test plans and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Postsecondary in Game Design

Job description

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Technical Game Analyst is responsible for ensuring technical quality and playability of Digital Extremes’ games through detailed testing and feedback to relevant team members. The incumbent will need to take a proactive, problem-solving approach to identify and solve game problems. The incumbent is a passionate game player with interests in many different genres of games.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure technical quality and playability of Digital Extremes’ games through detailed testing and feedback to relevant team members
• Take a proactive, problem-solving/trouble-shooting approach to identifying and solving game problems; not stopping at identifying the problem, but experiment using available information to try to narrow the possibilities and determine a suggested solution
• Document, troubleshoot and isolate issues encountered during testing utilizing internal bug database system and providing accurate and detailed reproduction steps including visuals if possible and/or other required regression information
• Assist with focus testing sessions and provide summary reports
• Assist in development and implementation of comprehensive QA test plans and cases
• Assist in the generation and implementation of procedures for more effective and efficient testing of company products
• Assist with testing of internal development tools
• Contribute to a positive work environment by getting involved with all departments of the team, understanding their roles and interacting with the team on a regular basis to help gain a rounded perspective of the project
• Support and mentor other analysts who are less experienced and require more direction
• Other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Extremely familiar with all aspects of software verification including: functionality, performance, gameplay, Xbox TCRs, Sony TRCs, load, soak and system testing
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability, in addition to honesty, punctuality and strong work ethic
• Avid to hard-core game player with interests in many different genres of games. Must play games on a regular basis and be familiar with the latest games, preferably on a wide variety of platforms to help provide insightful feedback of competitive products
• Working knowledge of most popular console platforms, Windows operating systems and related hardware
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Willingness to work above and beyond the call of duty

PREFERRED EXTRAS

• Postsecondary in Game Design
• Experience as a Quality Assurance Tester / Technical Game Analyst in a similar field
• Have a genuine interest and enthusiasm for Warframe

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector, BioShock for the PlayStation3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe , boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and iOS. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipatedSoulframe , an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team!

The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:

• Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
• Excellent benefits and paid time off
• Matching RRSP or Simple IRA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Virtual access to Dialogue or Guardian, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
• Professional development and career support
• Work-life balance wellness subsidies
• Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
• Employee events and team building exercises

Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.

JOIN US

Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.

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