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Test Automation Architect

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

... the design and development of our next-generation Game Test Automation and Continuous Testing ... Support junior Engineers to accelerate test automation by training, guiding, and solving technical ...

... the design and development of our next-generation Game Test Automation and Continuous Testing ... Support junior Engineers to accelerate test automation by training, guiding, and solving technical ...

They organize, instruct and implement safe, fun and entertaining activities and games for children ... Fosters children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development by instructing organized ...

They organize, instruct and implement safe, fun and entertaining activities and games for children ... Fosters children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development by instructing organized ...

... AI, gaming, mobile systems. What you will be doing: * Developing architecture and micro ... Your history of successfully mentoring junior engineers and interns is a huge plus. Ways to stand ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior game development in Raleigh, NC is $26.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $32.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior game developer?

Junior Game Developers are entry-level professionals who assist in creating and programming video games. They typically work under the guidance of more experienced developers, contributing to tasks such as coding, debugging, and implementing game features. These roles often require foundational knowledge of programming languages like C# or C++, as well as familiarity with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine. Junior Game Developers also collaborate with artists, designers, and testers to help bring game concepts to life and ensure a smooth gameplay experience. It's a great starting point for building a career in the gaming industry.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a junior game developer?

To thrive as a Junior Game Developer, you need a solid understanding of programming languages (such as C++ or C#), basic game design principles, and a relevant degree or portfolio demonstrating your abilities. Familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, version control systems (e.g., Git), and possibly certifications in these tools are commonly expected. Creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure you can contribute meaningfully to game projects, work collaboratively with other developers, and adapt to the fast-evolving demands of the gaming industry.

What are common challenges faced by junior game developers when transitioning from school projects to professional game development teams?

Junior game developers often find that moving from academic or personal projects to a professional studio environment requires adapting to collaborative workflows, strict deadlines, and established coding standards. In a team setting, communication and code integration become critical, and juniors may need to quickly familiarize themselves with proprietary tools or engines. Additionally, balancing creativity with project constraints is essential, as professional development often involves prioritizing tasks and iterating based on feedback. Embracing feedback and learning from more experienced colleagues can help juniors navigate these challenges and grow in the role.

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Test Automation Architect

Grover Gaming, Inc.

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$120 - $180/hr

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Test Automation ArchitectSkip to main contentGrover Gaming does not collect personally identifiable or confidential information about individuals or companies through the use of "cookies", "spiders", "web beacons" or other data mining devices except when such individuals specifically provide information on a voluntary basis, for example, in the On the Wire account-opening registration process and in transactional areas of this Web Site.#Test Automation Architect page is loaded## Test Automation ArchitectApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: USA-NC-Raleigh-1 Glenwood Ave Ste 600time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition id: R322256## Position Summary## The Quality Architect / AI Automation Architect will lead the design and development of our next-generation Game Test Automation and Continuous Testing Framework. This is a highly technical role at the intersection of test automation and AI/ML, responsible for architecting, building, and deploying intelligent solutions that drive measurable efficiency gains, strengthen product quality, and streamline QA workflows across multiple platforms and technologies. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong architectural vision to deliver innovative AI-assisted automation solutions that transform how we test games at scale.**Essential Job Functions*** Design, implement & deploy an AI-assisted test automation framework that incorporates testing of Game Applications and middleware across Native, Web based, Mobile and Social media platforms.* Design and Implement test automation solutions for key areas such as APIs, UI, Graphical Image Comparison, Portability, Scalability, High availability, Performance, etc.* Design and architect modular, reusable, and portable test automation libraries and solutions* Lead integration of Automated Tests with CI/CD Pipeline, Test/ Defect Management tools & Reporting Dashboards* Work closely with the Development, SQA and Tools teams to understand/ identify automation opportunities and drive the team to achieve high degree of test automation coverage goals* Support junior Engineers to accelerate test automation by training, guiding, and solving technical issues* Manage and Maintain test automation framework, data center and execution environments**Qualifications*** Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.* Minimum of five (5) years of Test Automation experience working on large scale programs involving native console, Web based and Cloud based applications, preferably in gaming area* Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience developing and deploying AI/ML based automation solutions in enterprise environments.* Hands on experience with Open-Source test automation frameworks and tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Appium, Robot framework, Cucumber/Gherkin, Rest Assured or equivalent web-service automation tool, Perforce, Jenkins, or equivalent CI/CD tools, SonarQube or equivalent code quality tool* Advanced experience in one or more programming languages: C#, Python, JavaScript, HTML5 etc.* Advanced experience with cross-platform Game Engines such as Unity 3D, Unreal or similar* Strong knowledge and extensive experience working with product teams to develop appropriate level of automation testing (Unit, Integration, API, Smoke, System, Browser compatibility, etc.)* Experience working in a highly automated enterprise class software environment preferably of scale with thousands of tests going through a CI pipeline* Capable of mentoring and communicating test automation best practices, coding standards, test automation strategy and tool usage* Proven ability to clearly communicate at different levels and functions in organization.* Proactive, self-motivated, and independent with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality work on tight schedules## Qualifications**Required Experience*** 5+ years of Software Test Automation experience* 3+ years of AI/ML Assisted Automation experience* Open-Source test automation frameworks and tools (5+ years preferred)* C#, Python, JavaScript, HTML5 etc. (5+ years preferred)* Native Console, Web and Cloud based gaming applications (Preferred)**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities*** Excellent written and oral communication skills* Help solve engineering problems and contribute to creative solutions* Ability to communicate and collaborate with other team members across departments* Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment* Detail-oriented and organized* Capable of working and completing tasks with minimal supervision* Ability to multi-task**Physical Requirements**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus while working with computer and business equipment.**Work Conditions***Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.**This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.*#LI-JA1 #J-18808-Ljbffr