Software Quality Engineer

Requisition Number: 157070

Position Title: Software Engineer II

External Description:

The EA Quality Engineering group is a critical partner of EA game development and Quality Assurance teams and a driver for quality and productivity within those teams. 
 
Come and join us for an opportunity to work with the best game development teams in the world in a challenging yet fun and creative environment. Innovate to keep EA at the bleeding edge of the industry standards for quality and processes to make a difference for thousands of employees and millions of gamers in the world. 

  

Position Overview: 

  

In this role you will develop tools, test automation and data analysis systems with the focus on improving the quality of the Frostbite engine.

 

Frostbite is the engine that powers EA’s games, award-winning titles like Battlefield, FIFA, Dragon Age Inquisition and Need for Speed all harnessed the power of Frostbite to deliver world-class visuals and immersive game play. These games are enjoyed by millions of players on many platforms.

  

A critical partner of game development teams, Quality Engineering is driving innovation in tools and processes to achieve the highest quality standards. In partnership with software engineers and program managers, and using various programming and scripting languages, they design, develop, and maintain automation test tools; statistical analysis and dashboards; and other tools that help drive quality in our products. 

  

Desired Qualifications: 

• BS in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience 
• Excellent understanding of software development and quality assurance concepts, debugging processes and procedures.
• Experienced with building test strategies 
• Full-Stack programming experience with JAVA, C#, Angular2, Python, Docker
• Familiarity with web, database and automation technologies 
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong ability to self-manage and prioritize work
• Strong debugging skills and a thirst for finding the root-cause of issues
• Ability to negotiate with end-users on features, priorities, deliverables, and timelines
• Ability to own tasks and work independently with minimal outside supervision
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and be flexible – able to adapt plans and react to change
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Successfully interface with customers with a diverse set of backgrounds and needs - able to speak their language, appreciate their challenges, and maintain their respect
• Goal driven achiever with high productivity
• Experience with version control and build systems (GIT, Perforce, Jenkins)
• Resourceful and innovative - identify issues and implement solutions, as required

  

Scope & Impact: 

• Works directly with software development and quality assurance teams to identify, define and complete initiatives 
• Maintains tools, integration, and technologies to support highly reliable environment
• Learns and stays current with best practices and technologies 
• Leverages and improves existing tools to add value efficiently 
• Works in a team and independently seeks out answers to questions 
• Develops and maintains tools, automation frameworks, test scripts, as needed 
• Be part of a globally distributed development team, Frostbite has major development centers in Stockholm, Sweden and Vancouver, Canada as well as smaller centers in Montreal, Canada, Guildford, UK and Bucharest, Romania

 

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Company Profile:

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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.

Days Open: 123

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

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.