Games Testers Needed!



	At Excell Data we help our clients deliver quality video games that support a superior gaming experience. If you are an avid gamer with a passion for quality, this could be the chance you've been dreaming about!

We are currently seeking both junior and experienced games testers to assist with test activities in support of new games for a popular video game platform. Junior Games Test Associates For this position your responsibilities will include executing pre-written test cases, running automated scripts/tests, logging failures, writing bug reports, and assisting with deployment activities. Qualifications: Minimum 1 year related work experience Ability to install and execute games / applications from CD Solid troubleshooting skills Basic software testing aptitude High School diploma or equivalent Games Test Associates As an experienced games tester your responsibilities will include assisting with test case development, executing those cases, running automated scripts/tests, logging failures, writing bug reports, regressing bugs, and assisting with deployment activities. Qualifications: 2+ years related work experience, including a minimum of 1 year in a software test role Ability to install and execute games / applications from CD Extensive experience playing video games in a wide variety of genres (or expertise with a specific genre), such as FPS, RPG, racing, etc. Solid troubleshooting skills Ability to lead / mentor junior / entry-level test engineers High School diploma or equivalent
Excell Data is currently offering free, hands-on workshops on the fundamentals of game testing. If you are looking for a games testing position this free training class will help you to become more competitive in the games testing market. This training is specifically designed to help our Test Associates be better prepared for assignment. The workshop includes: Testing Games - Your Job Description A description of tasks and mindsets to help you understand the tasks you will be assigned to perform. Project Life Cycle Description A description of the top level phases of a product or project cycle to help you understand why certain tasks are important at specific points and are performed in a pre-determined order during the product cycle. Getting Started on a Project A discussion of the types of documentation you should expect to review and the types of questions to consider as you ramp up on a new project. Test Cases and Guidelines A review of the types, structure, and value for strong test case design; best practices for creating test cases; and a discussion around how test cases create help guide the product cycle planning and add value to the design process. Bugs and Guidelines for Creating Compelling Bug Content A review of the types, structure, and value of creating strong bug reports; best practices for creating bug reports; and a discussion around how Program management and Developers decide the Severity and Priority of issues logged as bugs and how clarity helps to guide the product cycles success. Hands-On Lab** Live game play on the assigned gaming platform with a focus on creating test cases and a discussion on when to play and when to stop the game and research, evaluate, and report the issues you find.
So what are you waiting for? Send us your resume today and put your career in Games Testing on fast forward!

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* The referred candidate must not have applied to Excell Data within the past year and must be placed on contract within six months of the referral. Assignment must last at least 90 days. Referred candidates must not have previously worked for Excell Data or CompuCom Systems Inc. ** Free workshop requires compliance with a 6-month, limited non-compete agreement. Ask your recruiter for more details.