Jobs in Kanata, ON and nearby

Jobs within 25 km of Kanata, ON, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

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CAD / year	85,000.00	884
CAD / hour	22.00	852
USD / hour	18.55	36
USD / year	117,500.00	34

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Snowed In Studios Inc.

Development Tester

Ottawa, ON, Canada

$45,000 to $60,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $45,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Apr 19, 2027
Experience: 2+ years of software test engineering or relevant QA experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 21, 2026

Original job description

Snowed in Studios is a game development studio based in Ottawa, Canada. As part of Keywords Studios' engineering service line, we provide programming support to some of the most important and exciting games being made today. You'll have the chance to make a global impact, working in a studio known for shipping some of the most prestigious household names in gaming.

Employee satisfaction is at the top of our priority list. We understand that you work your best when you're happy. This is why we were recently recognized as one of the Top 10 Places to Work in Ottawa and one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by gamesindustry.biz!

We are currently looking to add an experienced Development Tester (DevQA) to our already amazing team. If you're an experienced Quality Assurance tester with a passion for games, then this could be the role you have been waiting for! As a "Snowmie" DevQA you will have the opportunity to apply your skills in the game development industry, whilst working in a creative, supportive environment. You will have a direct impact on the development of top-tier games on console, PC, and mobile platforms.

If you can picture yourself taking on many different product development challenges, keep reading, it gets better!

Some of the cool stuff you'll be doing:

Working closely with client studios to bring their games to life
Providing developers with feedback on implemented features
Creating test artifacts (test plans, test cases and test scripts)
Executing or supervising the execution of those test artifacts
Facilitating or performing several testing techniques on multiple game components and features to identify defects
Building a solid relationship with your game development peers in-house and around the world
Supporting your teammates as an integral part of the dev team: identify problems early in the development cycle, report issues when needed while providing follow-up, and ensuring that QA procedures are following Agile methodologies.

What you'll bring to the table:

You enjoy being part of a creative, technical and dynamic problem-solving team
2+ years of software test engineering or relevant QA experience
You bring a highly collaborative, supportive and innovative approach to teamwork
You are autonomous and proactive in looking ahead for issues, with superior time management and organizational skills
You are a critical thinker, and a strong communicator with good interpersonal skills while being flexible and adaptable to change
Experienced with defect management systems and game development tools
Strong working knowledge of Excel, source control and document collaboration tools

Bonus Points for experience in the following areas:

Scripting languages
Programming experience with C++ and C#
Experience working in Unreal, Unity and custom game engines
Superior working knowledge of JIRA, Visual Studio, Excel, Perforce and Confluence
Knowledge of multiple source control systems
Agile Scrum practices, certification is a bonus
ISTQB certification or equivalent
A love for gaming
Shipped games or apps
Experience working directly with external clients
Post-secondary diploma or degree in game development or equivalent experience

What's in it for you?

Opportunity to work in triple-A, in a no-crunch modern studio with a relaxed atmosphere and a variety of work
Comprehensive benefits package that covers Dental Care, Health Care (including out of country coverage), Vision Care, Long Term Disability, Physio, Massage etc
Generous leave policies include 4 weeks paid vacation (plus 1 week over the Holiday Season), unlimited sick leave and 2 paid personal days. We also provide parental leave top-up and an Employee and Family Assistance Plan that offer 24/7 free and confidential help with your physical and mental health
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A dynamic and supportive team environment with a range of experience and an amazing culture - we have board game nights, movie nights, arcade tournaments, and more to help blow off steam and hang out together
The opportunity to build or expand your career the way you want to, in a smaller studio connected to a global studio family
A sweet hoodie!

Additional Information:

Primary Working Language: English
Salary Range: $45,000-$60,000 depending on experience level

This is an onsite or hybrid position, and candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Ottawa.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Snowed In

Location: Americas, Canada, Ontario

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Hybrid

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with client studios and developers to provide feedback on game features, create and execute test plans, cases, and scripts, and test game components across platforms to identify defects. Support development teams by reporting and following up on issues, identifying problems early, and helping ensure QA processes align with Agile methodologies.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least two years of software test engineering or relevant QA experience, strong collaboration and communication skills, and the ability to work proactively and independently. Experience with defect management systems, game development tools, Excel, source control, and document collaboration tools is expected; scripting, C++ or C#, game engines, Agile Scrum, and ISTQB certification are additional assets.

Skills

Software Testing
Quality Assurance
Test Planning
Test Case Creation
Test Script Creation
Defect Management
Game Development
Agile Methodologies
Critical Thinking
Communication
Time Management
Excel
Source Control
JIRA
Perforce
Confluence

Benefits

Dental Care
Health Care
Vision Care
Long-Term Disability Coverage
Physiotherapy
Massage Therapy
Four Weeks Of Paid Vacation
Unlimited Sick Leave
Paid Personal Days
Parental Leave Top-Up
Employee And Family Assistance Plan
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Keywords

Development Testing
DevQA
Quality Assurance
Software Test Engineering
Test Plans
Test Cases
Test Scripts
Defect Management
Game Development
Console
PC
Mobile
Agile Methodologies
Agile Scrum
Scripting Languages
C++
C#
Unreal Engine
Unity
Custom Game Engines
JIRA
Visual Studio
Excel
Perforce
Confluence
Source Control
ISTQB
Client Collaboration

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