Video Game Test Associate

Experis Game Solutions is seeking Test Associates to join their team! As a Test Associate, you will be part of the Quality Assurance (QA) team supporting game testing efforts across assigned titles. The ideal candidate will have a gamer mindset for spotting issues, strong critical-thinking skills to evaluate gameplay behavior, and clear communication to document findings so the development team can act quickly.<br><br><strong>Job Title:</strong>Test Associate<br><br><strong>Location:</strong>Tempe, Arizona<br><br><strong>Pay Range:</strong>$15.50/hr<br><br><strong>Contract: </strong> 3 months with possible extensions<br><br><strong>What's the Job?<br><br></strong><ul><li>Write bug reports for a sub-area of a project or document test results for an assigned test pass. </li><li>Conduct functional testing of games, including smoke, regression, user acceptance, unit, integration, and related test activities. </li><li>Work with development to narrow down bug reproduction cases and scenarios, helping teams get to root causes faster. </li><li>Assist more senior staff with administrative tasks such as meeting notes, database clean up, production requests, coaching, and mentoring. </li><li>Use critical-thinking to identify issues at appropriate times and communicate them accurately to steward game quality. <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>What's Needed?<br><br></strong><ul><li>Minimum of a High School diploma or GED; Associate/Bachelors strongly preferred. </li><li>Enthusiastic gamer with interest in a variety of game genres. </li><li>Knowledge of the components of a PC to support effective testing and troubleshooting. </li><li>Strong critical-thinking skills to evaluate gameplay behavior and test outcomes. </li><li>Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>What's in it for me?<br><br></strong><ul><li>Opportunity to test games using resources provided by world-class publishers and technology leaders. </li><li>Join like-minded, innovative teams where challenge and work-life balance are valued. </li><li>Contribute to improved testing coverage that helps ship high-quality games. </li><li>Build experience writing clear, actionable bug reports and collaborating with development. </li><li>Grow within a QA partnership environment with a track record of shipping over 100 games. <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Benefits<br><br></strong><ul><li>Medical and Prescription Drug Plans </li><li>Dental Plan </li><li>Vision Plan </li><li>Health Savings Account </li><li>Health Flexible Spending Account </li><li>Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account </li><li>Supplemental Life Insurance </li><li>Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance </li><li>Business Travel Insurance </li><li>401(k), Plus Match </li><li>Weekly Pay <br><br><br></li></ul>If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!<br><br>About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.<br><br>ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – <strong>Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells</strong> – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.<br><br>

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