QA Engineer

onwards Search

Job Summary

We are seeking a QA Engineer to join a leading gaming company's dynamic team. This remote contract position, lasting 27 to 52 weeks, focuses on ensuring high-quality experiences within a competitive popular game environment. The role involves defining quality strategies, collaborating with developers, developing test plans, managing defects, and communicating progress to stakeholders. Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and excellence in game development.

Must Have

  • Collaborate with leadership to define and implement quality strategies.
  • Partner with developers and producers to understand features and evaluate risks.
  • Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans and cases.
  • Manage the defect tracking system.
  • Communicate testing progress, coverage, and risk assessments.
  • At least 2 years of experience in software quality assurance or related fields.
  • Proven experience testing service-based or distributed systems.
  • Familiarity with testing web interfaces or user interface-intensive applications.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to develop test plans, monitor testing progress, and troubleshoot defects across complex systems.

Perks & Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Program
  • Commuter Benefit
  • E-learning and ongoing training opportunities
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Weekly pay
  • Healthcare coverage

Job Description

We’re seeking a QA Engineer to support a leading gaming company’s dynamic team. This remote position offers a 27- to 52-week engagement, focused on delivering high-quality experiences within a competitive popular game environment. Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and excellence in game development.

QA Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with leadership to define and implement quality strategies for the team.
  • Partner with developers and producers to understand features thoroughly and evaluate potential risks.
  • Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans and cases while establishing testing routines.
  • Manage the defect tracking system, ensuring issues are prioritized, documented, and addressed efficiently.
  • Communicate testing progress, coverage, and risk assessments clearly to project stakeholders.

QA Engineer Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years of experience in software quality assurance or related fields.
  • Proven experience testing service-based or distributed systems.
  • Familiarity with testing web interfaces or user interface-intensive applications.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to develop test plans, monitor testing progress, and troubleshoot defects across complex systems.

Perks and Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Life Insurance.
  • 401(k) Program.
  • Commuter Benefit.
  • E-learning and ongoing training opportunities.
  • Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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4 Skills Required For This Role

Communication Game Texts Quality Control User Interface