Electronic Arts

This is a posting for a future opportunity, intended to build a candidate pipeline for upcoming hiring needs

Report to: QA Development Director

We are looking for an experienced Test expert for QVS in Shanghai. You will have solid experience driving qualities with in-depth understanding of software design and implementation. You will identify quality issues and bugs as early as possible in the development cycle. You will become the voice of quality for the project. Also, we require test strategies and experience which challenge the software to provide a very high level of quality.

Role Overview

• You will own end-to-end quality planning for assigned game modules, partnering with development & production team throughout the game development cycle to deliver exceptional player experiences.
• You will design and execute comprehensive test approaches - including exploration, requirements-based , ad-hoc and regression testing while leveraging automation tools to maximize test coverage and efficiency.
• You will provide feedback on features with issues to improve in-game features by using solid data analysis to support the suggested changes 
• You will identify opportunities for QA to provide early design feedback alongside defect prevention and defect containment activities
• You will leverage defect trends, test coverage metrics and automated quality dashboards to drive smart decisions about priorities and resource allocation 
• You will champion Shift-Left testing initiatives by integrating automated   tests and other best practices into early development phases, significantly reducing late-stage rework.
• You will serve as the "voice of quality" in cross-functional discussions, advocating for quality best practices and promoting the adoption of efficient testing frameworks.
   

Qualifications

• 3+ years testing experience, with expertise in testing methodologies for mobile/PC/web platforms.
• Proficiency in debugging tools and defect tracking system. 
• Basic scripting knowledge or familiarity with test automation frameworks
• Proficiency in English.(Written/Spoken)
• Solid understanding of game development framework (Agile/Scrum) and QA’s role in development cycles
• Experience with identifying risks and escalating to applicable partners.