QA Tester - contract

Deck Nine Games is an independent game developer located in Westminster, Colorado. We are currently hiring a contract QA Tester (entry level) for our current storytelling-style game. This would be a six month contract with the option to extend or go full time. The title is not yet announced, but will be on consoles and PCs. The style of the game is a realistic drama told in a highly cinematic way, with meaningful choices that the player makes throughout. 

As a QA Tester, you will work directly with the development teams to test features and content as they are implemented. You will get to use both your technical and artistic backgrounds while helping the team make better tools, and a great game. This position will report directly to the QA Lead.

Requirements:

• Interest and ability to work carefully and thoroughly with a clear eye for details
• Critical thinker that can identify trouble spots
• Able to follow directions, but can think outside of the box to find potential issues
• Strong in organization and analytical thinking
• Well spoken, detail oriented, quick learners, adaptive, multi-taskers
• Technical or artistic background, very interested in problem solving and collaboration
• Passion for the game industry

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with Unreal 4
  
• Understanding of the game development process
• Experience with QA testing
• Familiarity with coding languages or logic
• Familiarity with Jira or similar bug tracking database

Position is contract, remote / onsite are both possible. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the U.S.

About the Company

Our passion is storytelling games. We love the relatable characters of a game like Life is Strange and the amazing action storytelling from games like Last of Us. 

Our first game, Life is Strange: Before the Storm has won multiple awards, including Game of the Year and we were nominated for both BAFTA and VGA awards. 

We are an independent game developer and are currently developing character-focused adventure games. We’re growing and have a major title in development with a top publisher. Our company offers a diverse and fun work environment, health benefits and unlimited PTO. We’re looking for talented and self-motivated people to join us as we aim to rise to the top of the storytelling game studios. We are part of the Colorado game dev scene and our location offers a lower cost of living and a proximity to countless family-friendly activities and amazing outdoor opportunities. If this sounds appealing to you, please apply!