Journeyman Serious Game Tester
Location: Huntsville, AL (Hybrid)
Description
Seeking a highly motivated Journeyman Serious Game Tester to support the development of serious games and virtual trainers. We use the phrase "serious games" to describe a variety of applications which use gaming technologies or mechanics for a purpose other than strictly entertainment. You will be a key member of an agile scrum development team working closely with fellow developers on the development of these projects.
This position is a hybrid role requiring the candidate to be in or relocate to Huntsville, AL. Depending on the project(s) you will be supporting, some or all tasks can be completed remotely. Some projects require testing on hardware that is located on Redstone Arsenal
Responsibilities and Requirements
Candidate will
• Interact with team members, customers, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop products utilizing the Unity and Unreal game engines in Agile Scrum framework
• Contribute creatively to the end to end game development process
• Review software requirements and prepare test scenarios.
• Execute various tests (usability, regression, etc) on the in-development software.
• Manage any internal and external test groups (Alpha, Beta, Release Candidate) for the software.
• Provide testing reports and issue bug reports to the development team.
• Take ownership of his/her work as a highly motivated self-starter.
• Possess a demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritize workload, manage time efficiently, and work in a team environment
Required Skills
• Demonstrated work experience testing entertainment or serious games
• Experience with the life cycle of design of game development from concept through project completion.
• Experience with agile project management software, such as Atlassian suite
• Experience with version control software (specifically Perforce)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
Desired Skills
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Experience working in a hybrid development environment with remote and on-site team members
• Experience working within an Agile Scrum framework
• Experience with Atlassian project management projects (JIRA/Confluence)
• Experience testing a Unity and Unreal based products
• Experience testing games on any/all of the following platforms: Windows, iOS, Android, Web, VR (primarily HTC Vive and Meta Quest), AR (primarily mobile-based AR)
• Experience testing game-based products with hardware-in-the-loop integration
Education and Experience:
One of the following must be valid or we can not consider you for this position due to contract requirements :
• Bachelor's in a technical discipline related to game development and three (3) years or more of professional experience as a game tester, software test engineer, or related field
OR
• At least 7 years of professional experience as a game tester, software test engineer, or related field
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About HigherEchelon, Inc.
HigherEchelon, Inc. (HE) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) with offerings in Engineering, Gaming, Human Capital, Enterprise Technology and Cyber Solutions. HigherEchelon aims to be the premier trusted partner in organizational excellence and achieves this through sustained investment in talent and the employee experience. HigherEchelon puts the employee first to better serve customer needs and sustain excellence.
HigherEchelon offers competitive full-time benefits including paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) matching, full health/dental/vision coverage, plus much more. For on-site and remote employees, flexible work schedules are offered when authorized.
By joining our team, you are choosing to embark on a journey towards excellence as a valued team member and trusted partner. We appreciate your inquiry and look forward to discussing the opportunity further.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled:
HigherEchelon, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. HigherEchelon, Inc. participates in E-Verify.
