Sr, QA Tester

Electronic Arts; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Electronic Arts is seeking a Senior QA Tester for the Quality Verification Team in Orlando. The role involves defining and executing test strategies for an embedded game team, collaborating with producers, engineers, artists, and designers to ensure a high-quality product.

This is a hybrid role requiring at least 3 days weekly in the Orlando office. The position is a 12-month contract, focusing on thorough testing, bug identification, and quality advocacy to deliver an engaging player experience

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent industry experience in an embedded environment or QA role.
• Experience with testing and defect tracking software, preferably Jira.
• Experience writing test documentation including test cases and test plans.
• Understanding of testing across game platforms and white/gray/black box approaches.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with development, production, and design teams to identify bugs and quality improvements.
• Think from a player's perspective to enhance the player experience.
• Communicate testing progress clearly to managers and team members in English.
• Champion quality with a Player First mindset and represent quality across the team.

Skills

Bug testing

Test strategy

Player perspective

Quality mindset

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

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.

American Football is looking for a Sr. QA Tester role on the Quality Verification Team who will work on an embedded Game Team, working together with producers, engineers, artists, and designers to test and analyze the game product. You will define and execute the test strategy for the team and champion quality for the product. This is a hybrid role, working at least 3 days a week in our Orlando office.

Temporary Position, 12 month contract

Responsibilities:

• You will build working relationships with members of the development, production, and design teams to find bugs & identify opportunities to improve overall quality.
• Consider the game from a player's perspective to identify ways to improve the player experience
• Good English Language skills (written and verbal) are necessary to effectively communicate testing progress and status through verbal or written communication with appropriate managers and other team members.
• Use a Player First approach while thinking about the Quality our players receive. Be the voice of quality.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent industry experience in an embedded environment, preferably in Quality Assurance
• Experience with testing and defect tracking software, preferably Jira
• Experience writing test documentation including test cases, test plans, etc.
• Experience with different gaming platforms
• Understanding of white/gray/black box testing practices
• Knowledge of software development methodology and stages (milestones/sprints, Alpha, Beta)
• Strong knowledge of American Football

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with collaboration tools, preferably Confluence, Miro, Slack, etc.
• Experience working with off site teams
• Experience working LLMs (Gemini, Chat GPT etc.)
• A desire to use innovative testing means such as automation and data

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.