Software Tester

Overview

This is a hybrid position (3x onsite a week) in Vancouver, BC. It will start as a 12 month contract with possible extension up to 18 months.

Join a globally recognized technology leader at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to creating unparalleled interactive experiences and cutting-edge software solutions. We are committed to pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional quality to millions worldwide.

Dive into a pivotal role where your expertise will directly shape the quality and performance of groundbreaking interactive experiences. As a key contributor to our Development Support team, you’ll act as a critical bridge between development and quality assurance, ensuring the seamless functionality and exceptional quality of our next-generation projects. Your work will directly influence the user experience, making a tangible impact on highly anticipated releases and contributing to a legacy of excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Provide essential early-stage testing and feedback directly to development teams.
• Craft comprehensive documentation, including detailed test cases and insightful test briefs.
• Serve as the primary liaison, fielding design questions from core QA and providing crucial status updates to development teams.
• Offer valuable insights to QA Leads on the overall health and progress of features and specific areas.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to adapt and refine testing requirements as projects evolve.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience across multiple development cycles, with a strong focus on comprehensive platform testing.
• Deep understanding of hardware compatibility, ensuring seamless game functionality across various console generations and PC configurations.
• Expertise in crash investigation and reproduction, adept at isolating root causes across diverse hardware and software setups.
• Familiarity with operating system and firmware compliance, including updates and security patches.
• Proficiency in performance testing, evaluating frame rates, resolution, input latency, and loading times.
• Experience with thorough input and controller testing for a wide range of devices.
• Knowledge of online and network features testing, including cross-platform multiplayer, matchmaking, and cloud saves.
• Skills in storage and installation testing, covering game installation, uninstallation, updates, and data handling.
• Understanding of UI and display compatibility, including resolution scaling, aspect ratios, HDR support, and accessibility options.
• Experience with save data and progression testing, ensuring proper functionality across platforms, including cross-save and cloud synchronization.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise testing instructions and briefs.
• Experience in accurately estimating testing efforts.
• A strong desire to learn new technologies and continuously refine your skills.
• Exceptional documentation and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable and effective when interfacing with QA and Production teams.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with a leading game engine.
• Knowledge of testing DRM, anti-cheat, and data security measures.
• Experience collaborating with engine and rendering teams.
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Jira, Confluence, Perforce, and SharePoint.
• Strong adaptable teaching skills, capable of explaining complex concepts to diverse learners.

About Aquent Talent
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.