Quality Expert - The Sims

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.

You will work onsite from Bogotá, Colombia.

Welcome to Maxis, home to tinkerers, craftspeople, & storytellers. Our drive is to inspire everyone to make a better world through creative play. As the developer of The Sims , we create games and experiences for millions of people around the world and are always looking for new ways to inspire our players. Maxis is a place where you can do what you love and help others grow while doing it; a place where your unique voice can be heard and seen. We put creativity and inclusivity at the core of our work and don't settle for seeing the world only as it is, but strive to build a world as it could be.

We are seeking a Quality Expert to join our team. In this role, Your expertise in testing methodologies, tools, and leadership will be essential in maintaining our commitment to excellence. You will operate as a strong individual contributor with technical leadership and strategic input within your scope. You will report to the Subject Matter Expert of the team.

Responsibilities:

• You will support quality testing execution and strategies definitions based on game design document analysis, and manage progress.

• You will partner with development, production, design, and QV team members.

• You will mentor junior talent in quality assurance foundation and best practices.

• You will work on quality / process improvements along with the leadership team.

• You will create and execute test scenarios and identify automated & data-driven testing scope.

• You will execute early risk assessment, management and resolution.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years' of experience in Quality Assurance supporting multiple platforms, such as Mobile, PC, among others.

• 5+ years' of experience using test tools, testing methodology, and QA processes.

• An understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies and associated development risks.

• Experience defining test strategies within a feature or domain area.

• Experience using development tools to enhance white and gray-box testing strategies.

• Experience QA metrics to inform testing decisions 

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Path to becoming a Quality Expert (Quality Designer):

*[1] Learn More about the Quality Verification and Standards (QVS) team at EA.

*[2] From Government to Game Development, Jessica Makes a Move. 

*[3] Barbara Homewood had her heart set on becoming a Librarian and is now a Quality Designer at EA.

*[4] One of our leaders, Ravi Minhas, shares what he is looking for in a Quality Designer. Does this sound like you?

EA Bogota Benefits

• Health Benefits - Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, global fitness benefit ($500 USD per year), and mental wellbeing plan.

• Professional Development - Training and development programs, opportunities for career advancement and tuition reimbursement

• Work-Life Balance - 15 vacation days, paid holiday closure and paid sick leave

• Meaningful Work - Opportunity to directly contribute to the development of EA titles

• Additional Perks - Meal card ($400,000 COP per month), game credits and console reimbursement program