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Locations: Hyderabad, Telangana, India 
Role ID
211651
Worker Type
Regular Employee
Studio/Department
EA Studios - Quality Verification
Work Model
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.
Role Overview
Quality Designers specialize in key domains of the QA process. Depending on the domain of specialty will work embedded within the Development organization or on a central/shared group, drive continuous improvement of the QA practice across EA and actively knowledge share across the organization, have a strong Quality from a consumer perspective, strong advocate and influencer in game design and implementation decisions.
Responsibilities:
  • Drive quality verification efforts by providing technical and strategic direction based on collaboration with various disciplines.
  • Own overall Test Strategy for the game, and test planning for each pack release.
  • Partner with QV DD/DMs on game area releases QV execution, Live Pods support etc, for meeting overall quality targets.
  • Drive initiatives like Risk Based Testing, Data/AI-driven testing, etc.
  • Partner with game development on Product roadmap, Feature readiness and Quality Targets.
  • Own the Quality Engineering engagement and drive automation, tools & tech evaluation and adoption.
  • Network with Quality Designers in QVS across locations for sharing and learning practices.
Skills Required
  • Test Strategy & planning, for the pack releases including various types of testing based on data driven approach and RBT
  • Test Execution & Implementation, with the ability to provide effective test coverage and find issues early in the cycle
  • Research & Analysis, involving evaluation and anticipation of gaps in the testing process and analysis & use of test data for highlighting risks & impact.
  • Reporting & insight, with the ability to validate reports and KPIs/metrics at the product level.
  • Problem solving & Risk Assessing, with the approach of finding permanent solutions and averting risks in the future
  • Tech implementation - driving tech changes including ability to identify scope, priority and role of automation.
  • Project Management for planning and execution of test strategy and tasks using Scrum/agile process is nice to have.
  • Proactive Decision making.
  • Great Collaboration skills, Excellent verbal & written Communication.
Qualification:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, test planning and execution.
  • Has strong understanding of quality assurance techniques, testing, and various test methodologies and processes.
  • The successful candidate should have achieved results like, Led the QA team for product development and have created end-to-end test strategy.
  • Successfully executed the test plans through various stages/gates of the product
  • development, final release and live releases/service.
  • Dealt with complexity and size of the quality verification process, including change
  • management without impacting the quality goals.
  • Leveraged tools, tech, automation and data for test efficiency and optimization year over year.
  • Successfully evaluated and adopted latest and best practices from other business units or the industry


About Electronic Arts
We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.
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