Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience Experience a community of change makers! Position: AAA Game Tester (Live Mode) Development Support – Live Modes The Development Support team member works with development teams to provide early testing, documentation creation (e.g. test cases and test briefs, QA Confluence pages), and handles basically anything that could potentially keep a Core QA team member out of the game. They provide feedback to the QA Leads on the health of their area/feature(s) and to the development team on the testing of their area/feature(s). They are the primary contact for our QA team, fielding design questions from Core QA and are the initial development teams first point of contact for asks on the status of testing, or to adjust the testing Core QA needs to complete. Multiple development cycle, experience with a focus on gameplay testing. Strong understanding of gameplay mechanics, which could include combat systems, cover systems, and enemy AI behavior Understanding of animation systems and how they integrate with gameplay. Experience writing testing instructions or briefs. Experience estimating testing efforts. Jira, Confluence, Perforce and SharePoint experience Salary Range: CAD $52,000 - 62,000 Annually - Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
About Ascendion :
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brandsSolve complex problems - and learn new skillsExperience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clientsMaster your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role:
Position: AAA Game Tester (Live Mode)Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)
Summary:
Development Support – Live Modes
The Development Support team member works with development teams to provide early testing, documentation creation (e.g. test cases and test briefs, QA Confluence pages), and handles basically anything that could potentially keep a Core QA team member out of the game. They provide feedback to the QA Leads on the health of their area/feature(s) and to the development team on the testing of their area/feature(s). They are the primary contact for our QA team, fielding design questions from Core QA and are the initial development teams first point of contact for asks on the status of testing, or to adjust the testing Core QA needs to complete.
RequirementsMultiple development cycle, experience with a focus on gameplay testing.Strong understanding of gameplay mechanics, which could include combat systems, cover systems, and enemy AI behaviorUnderstanding of animation systems and how they integrate with gameplay.Experience writing testing instructions or briefs.Experience estimating testing efforts.Willingness to learn new technologies and develop/refine skills.Strong documentation and organization skills.Strong communication skills, comfortable interfacing with QA and Production teams.
RecommendedUnreal Engine experienceJira, Confluence, Perforce and SharePoint experienceStrong adaptable teaching skills (teaching to lots of different types of learners)
Salary Range: CAD $52,000 - 62,000 Annually - Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Want to change the world? Let us know.
Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
About Ascendion :
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brandsSolve complex problems - and learn new skillsExperience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clientsMaster your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role:
Position: AAA Game Tester (Live Mode)Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)
Summary:
Development Support – Live Modes
The Development Support team member works with development teams to provide early testing, documentation creation (e.g. test cases and test briefs, QA Confluence pages), and handles basically anything that could potentially keep a Core QA team member out of the game. They provide feedback to the QA Leads on the health of their area/feature(s) and to the development team on the testing of their area/feature(s). They are the primary contact for our QA team, fielding design questions from Core QA and are the initial development teams first point of contact for asks on the status of testing, or to adjust the testing Core QA needs to complete.
RequirementsMultiple development cycle, experience with a focus on gameplay testing.Strong understanding of gameplay mechanics, which could include combat systems, cover systems, and enemy AI behaviorUnderstanding of animation systems and how they integrate with gameplay.Experience writing testing instructions or briefs.Experience estimating testing efforts.Willingness to learn new technologies and develop/refine skills.Strong documentation and organization skills.Strong communication skills, comfortable interfacing with QA and Production teams.
RecommendedUnreal Engine experienceJira, Confluence, Perforce and SharePoint experienceStrong adaptable teaching skills (teaching to lots of different types of learners)
Salary Range: CAD $52,000 - 62,000 Annually - Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Want to change the world? Let us know.
Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
About Ascendion : Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next. Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us: Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands Solve complex problems - and learn new skills Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience Experience a community of change makers! Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion. About the Role: Position: Lead Quality Engineer (Gaming) Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid) Summary: Are you passionate about building confidence in technology through scalable automation and smart testing strategies? Our Games Technology Group empowers multiple creative disciplines through tools and workflows—and we need a Lead Quality Engineer to ensure these solutions remain reliable, efficient, and bug-free. You’ll lead the charge in designing robust test frameworks, continuous integration flows, and quality pipelines that validate everything from Unreal Engine integrations to custom scripting tools. Your work will play a key role in enabling fast, safe releases to internal and external customers. Preferred Qualifications: • Highly proficient in C++, C# and object-oriented design programming. • Excellent problem solving abilities. • Effective communication skills; ability to work closely with other high-caliber engineers and artists. • Comfortably works with all disciplines found within a games studio. • Experience with the Unreal Engine. Salary Range: CAD $79,000 - 83,000 Annually - Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits : The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: (medical insurance) (dental insurance) (vision insurance) (09-10 days/hours of paid time off) Want to change the world? Let us know. Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
About Ascendion : Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next. Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us: Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands Solve complex problems - and learn new skills Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience Experience a community of change makers! Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion. About the Role: Position: Lead Quality Engineer (Gaming) Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid) Summary: Are you passionate about building confidence in technology through scalable automation and smart testing strategies? Our Games Technology Group empowers multiple creative disciplines through tools and workflows—and we need a Lead Quality Engineer to ensure these solutions remain reliable, efficient, and bug-free. You’ll lead the charge in designing robust test frameworks, continuous integration flows, and quality pipelines that validate everything from Unreal Engine integrations to custom scripting tools. Your work will play a key role in enabling fast, safe releases to internal and external customers. Preferred Qualifications: • Highly proficient in C++, C# and object-oriented design programming. • Excellent problem solving abilities. • Effective communication skills; ability to work closely with other high-caliber engineers and artists. • Comfortably works with all disciplines found within a games studio. • Experience with the Unreal Engine. Salary Range: CAD $79,000 - 83,000 Annually - Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits : The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: (medical insurance) (dental insurance) (vision insurance) (09-10 days/hours of paid time off) Want to change the world? Let us know. Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
About Ascendion :
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands Solve complex problems - and learn new skills Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role:
Position: AAA Game Tester (Live Mode) Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)
Summary:
Development Support – Live Modes
The Development Support team member works with development teams to provide early testing, documentation creation (e.g. test cases and test briefs, QA Confluence pages), and handles basically anything that could potentially keep a Core QA team member out of the game. They provide feedback to the QA Leads on the health of their area/feature(s) and to the development team on the testing of their area/feature(s). They are the primary contact for our QA team, fielding design questions from Core QA and are the initial development teams first point of contact for asks on the status of testing, or to adjust the testing Core QA needs to complete.
Requirements Multiple development cycle, experience with a focus on gameplay testing. Strong understanding of gameplay mechanics, which could include combat systems, cover systems, and enemy AI behavior Understanding of animation systems and how they integrate with gameplay. Experience writing testing instructions or briefs. Experience estimating testing efforts. Willingness to learn new technologies and develop/refine skills. Strong documentation and organization skills. Strong communication skills, comfortable interfacing with QA and Production teams.
Recommended Unreal Engine experience Jira, Confluence, Perforce and SharePoint experience Strong adaptable teaching skills (teaching to lots of different types of learners)
Salary Range: CAD $52,000 - 62,000 Annually - Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Want to change the world? Let us know.
Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
About Ascendion :
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands Solve complex problems - and learn new skills Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role:
Position: AAA Game Tester (Live Mode) Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)
Summary:
Development Support – Live Modes
The Development Support team member works with development teams to provide early testing, documentation creation (e.g. test cases and test briefs, QA Confluence pages), and handles basically anything that could potentially keep a Core QA team member out of the game. They provide feedback to the QA Leads on the health of their area/feature(s) and to the development team on the testing of their area/feature(s). They are the primary contact for our QA team, fielding design questions from Core QA and are the initial development teams first point of contact for asks on the status of testing, or to adjust the testing Core QA needs to complete.
Requirements Multiple development cycle, experience with a focus on gameplay testing. Strong understanding of gameplay mechanics, which could include combat systems, cover systems, and enemy AI behavior Understanding of animation systems and how they integrate with gameplay. Experience writing testing instructions or briefs. Experience estimating testing efforts. Willingness to learn new technologies and develop/refine skills. Strong documentation and organization skills. Strong communication skills, comfortable interfacing with QA and Production teams.
Recommended Unreal Engine experience Jira, Confluence, Perforce and SharePoint experience Strong adaptable teaching skills (teaching to lots of different types of learners)
Salary Range: CAD $52,000 - 62,000 Annually - Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Want to change the world? Let us know.
Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
About Ascendion :
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
Ascendion Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
Build the coolest tech for world's leading brands Solve complex problems - and learn new skills Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role:
Position: AAA Game Tester (Live Mode) Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)
Summary:
Development Support - Live Modes
The Development Support team member works with development teams to provide early testing, documentation creation (e.g. test cases and test briefs, QA Confluence pages), and handles basically anything that could potentially keep a Core QA team member out of the game. They provide feedback to the QA Leads on the health of their area/feature(s) and to the development team on the testing of their area/feature(s). They are the primary contact for our QA team, fielding design questions from Core QA and are the initial development teams first point of contact for asks on the status of testing, or to adjust the testing Core QA needs to complete.
Requirements Multiple development cycle, experience with a focus on gameplay testing. Strong understanding of gameplay mechanics, which could include combat systems, cover systems, and enemy AI behavior Understanding of animation systems and how they integrate with gameplay. Experience writing testing instructions or briefs. Experience estimating testing efforts. Willingness to learn new technologies and develop/refine skills. Strong documentation and organization skills. Strong communication skills, comfortable interfacing with QA and Production teams.
Recommended Unreal Engine experience Jira, Confluence, Perforce and SharePoint experience Strong adaptable teaching skills (teaching to lots of different types of learners)
Salary Range: CAD $52,000 - 62,000 Annually - Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Want to change the world? Let us know.
Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let's talk!
About Ascendion: Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Job Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Position Lead Quality Engineer (Gaming) Summary Are you passionate about building confidence in technology through scalable automation and smart testing strategies? Our Games Technology Group empowers multiple creative disciplines through tools and workflows—and we need a Lead Quality Engineer to ensure these solutions remain reliable, efficient, and bug-free. You’ll lead the charge in designing robust test frameworks, continuous integration flows, and quality pipelines that validate everything from Unreal Engine integrations to custom scripting tools. Your work will play a key role in enabling fast, safe releases to internal and external customers. Preferred Qualifications Highly proficient in C++, C# and object-oriented design programming. Excellent problem solving abilities. Effective communication skills; ability to work closely with other high-caliber engineers and artists. Comfortably works with all disciplines found within a games studio. Experience with the Unreal Engine. Salary Range CAD $79,000 - 83,000 Annually. Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 09-10 days/hours of paid time off. Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Employment Type Full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr
Base pay range CA$150,000.00/yr - CA$160,000.00/yr About the Role Location: Remote Seeking an experienced Java Developer with a strong background in Spring Boot, Kafka, and Microservices architecture to design, develop, and deploy scalable backend applications. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑performance, reliable, and maintainable solutions in a fast‑paced environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot. Build and integrate Microservices for distributed systems ensuring scalability and fault tolerance. Implement and manage Apache Kafka for real‑time data streaming and event‑driven architecture. Collaborate with DevOps teams to deploy and monitor services in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices and design patterns. Optimize system performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure high system availability. Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies. Qualifications 10+ years of hands‑on experience with Java 8+ and Spring Boot. Strong understanding of Microservices architecture and RESTful APIs. Proficiency with Kafka or other message streaming platforms. Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus. Salary Range The salary for this position is between CA$150,000 – CA$160,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Long‑term disability insurance Short‑term disability insurance 5 personal days accrued each calendar year 10-15 days of paid vacation time 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year Ascendion Learning Management System Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Technology, Information and Internet, IT Services and IT Consulting, Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr
