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Journeyman Test Engineer
Location: Huntsville, AL / Hybrid
Description:
Seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Journeyman Test Engineer to join our Quality Assurance team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our software products through both manual and automated testing. The ideal candidate combines a strong foundation in software testing principles with hands-on experience building and maintaining test automation frameworks. You will be a key member of an agile scrum team working closely with fellow developers on the development of these products.
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 tasking can be completed remotely. Some projects require testing on hardware that is located on Redstone Arsenal.
This position requires a Secret clearance. Candidates that already have a Secret clearance are preferred. Candidates that do not have a Secret clearance must be eligible to receive one.
Job Responsibilities:
Interact with team members, customers, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop products utilizing the Unity and Unreal game engines in an Agile Scrum framework.
Contribute creatively to the end-to-end game development process.
Review software requirements and design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases, test scripts, and test plans based on functional and non-functional requirements.
Build, maintain, and enhance automated test suites for web, API, and/or mobile applications.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and delivery.
Execute various tests (usability, regression, integration, etc.) on the in-development software.
Analyze test results, identify root causes of issues, and provide testing reports to stakeholders.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, tools, and best practices.
Participate in requirement reviews and provide feedback on testability and quality risks.
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:
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and executing manual and automated test cases, test scripts, and test plans based on functional and non-functional requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
Experience with at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, or Groovy).
Some experience (through education or professional) testing entertainment or serious games.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Desired Skills:
Active Secret security clearance
Experience with the life cycle of design of game development from concept through project completion.
Experience working in a hybrid development environment with remote and on-site team members.
Experience working within an Agile Scrum framework.
Experience with agile project management software, specifically the Atlassian suite (JIRA / Confluence).
Experience with version control software (such as Perforce).
Experience in working in Jenkins.
Experience testing 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.
OR
Minimum of at least 6 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.