Directeur.trice du développement de la vérification de la qualité/ Development Director - Battl[...]

Electronic Arts; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company based in Montreal is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager for Battlefield. The successful candidate will oversee QA project strategy, drive innovation, and manage a team of QA Analysts. Candidates should have extensive experience in game development QA, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with remote teams. The position includes financial management responsibilities and promotes a culture of collaboration and quality enhancement.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Mental well-being support

Retirement savings

Complimentary games

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in game or software development QA, with 4+ years in a managerial role.
• Experience managing remote teams.
• Proficient in data analysis and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic delivery of a AAA title from conception to post-launch.
• Build and guide a team of QA Analysts with a focus on professional development.
• Collaborate with analysts and development teams on project specifications.

Skills

Game or software development QA experience

Managerial experience

Excellent communication skills

Experience with Agile methodologies

Data analysis and visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Power Bi

DevTest

TestRail

Job description

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.

Quality Assurance Manager- QV - Battlefield

We are Battlefield Quality Verification (QV), an integral part of Electronic Arts, known for delivering the highest quality gaming experiences in the industry. We believe that phenomenal games start with diverse teams, mirroring the players and communities we serve.

We are seeking a seasoned QA Manager/ Development Director with a passion for quality and innovation to join us as a QV Development Director for Battlefield, providing strategic support for the Motive team in Montreal. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing QV project strategy and execution, collaborating with leaders across Battlefield QV, development teams, and stakeholders. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure project deliverables are completed punctually and within budget while upholding Battlefield's high-quality standards.

Role Overview

As a Development Director for Battlefield, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Battlefield Motive QV team. You will harness your experience to promote collaboration, drive innovation, enhance QA practices, share expertise, and advocate for superior game design and implementation.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing strategic delivery of major aspects of a AAA title from conception to post-launch.
• Building and guiding a robust team of QA Analysts, focusing on hiring, mentoring, training, and professional development.
• Collaborating with QV analysts and game feature development teams to define requirements and specifications.
• Anticipating bottlenecks, escalating to management, prioritizing tasks, balancing business needs against technical constraints, and fostering partner engagement.
• Driving QA evolution through championing defect prevention/containment and test automation.
• Proactively identifying, reporting, mitigating and escalating project risks to ensure smooth project progression and the minimization of unforeseen challenges.
• Managing financial aspects of the project, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to ensure cost-effectiveness and financial efficiency.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 7+ years of game or software development QA experience, including 4+ years in a managerial role.
• Experience working with remote teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with applications such as JIRA, Confluence, DevTest, or TestRail.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Power Bi
• Experience with test automation and telemetry systems

Join us and let's create amazing gaming experiences together! We are dedicated to providing everyone the chance to express themselves and be their very best as we all work towards a common cause. Are you a seasoned senior manager who knows "we can do better", and has the desire to walk that path? Then we want to hear from you!

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.