Software Tester

Job Description

Software Tester

Frostbite is our technology platform for diverse game franchises, being used by thousands of developers to create experiences such as FIFA, Battlefield, Star Wars Battlefront, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Need for Speed and Plant vs. Zombies Garden Warfare. To allow our game makers to create fantastic experiences, they need high-quality tools which evolve over the years. This is where Frostbite Quality Assurance comes in. Role overview

We are looking for an experienced Quality Analyst who will take ownership of a domain's test strategy and execution. As a Quality Analyst you will oversee the quality process and become adept in testing the engine, alongside associated in-house or 3rd party tools.

You will work with the UXE development team, supporting them on daily activities. You will design and implement testing strategies, with special focus on prevention rather than reaction. You will work close to Software engineers and you will report to the Development Director.

Responsibilities:
• Provide testing for game features and development tools of the assigned game area
• Develop in-depth understanding of the systems and communicate progress, status and risks
• Create task breakdown and estimates during the early planning stage of development for owned domain
• Use data and research into reporting and building test strategy
• Be the voice of quality for the product by providing design feedback before integration from a technical and end-user perspective
• Help to build and understand metrics to show how changes impact testing and projects overall
• Identify risks and dependencies, develop plans to reduce such risks, and build these plans
• Qualitative feedback on features with issues of usability and be the voice of quality for the product
• Analyse features sets and identify opportunities for automation along with benefits, and communicate with engineers

What is Frostbite QA looking for?
• 4+ years of Quality experience, working with defect tracking, test management and bug prevention strategies
• Experience working in an Agile team environment
• Experience with Jira or similar defect tracking and task management databases

Wondering if you'll meet all of our requirements? We know those dot points can't capture all that you might bring to our team, so consider the above a starting point. If you're interested, please reach out!

Creating amazing games starts with building a team that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We wholeheartedly celebrate that diversity, and are committed to fostering a workplace that is equitable and inclusive, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. For more on our commitment and progress - check out our 2021 Impact Report.

What's in it for you?

We want EA to be the ultimate destination to make great content and experiences. Everything we're doing here is about creating a culture, environment, and company where you can do the best work of your career – so there's that. There's also:
• An inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents and carers
• 17.5% annual leave loading – yes, we'll pay you extra to take a break!
• Bonus end of year leave days – time off between Christmas and New Years, no annual leave necessary
• Volunteer leave and charitable donation matching

When it comes to flexibility – we're hybrid forward, so you'll have the opportunity to structure the way you work, to suit the way you work.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r00kwj-52-14-126-74-42 in your application.