Quality Analyst (Contract)

Requisition Number: 154587

Position Title: Contingent

External Description:

We Are GHOST

EA entertains millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is hard work. That’s why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.

At GHOST, we all share the passion to create something extraordinary. We strive to deliver world class experiences, so we demand the very best from ourselves. For us, creativity is not a skill with any one individual so much as a mindset. By exercising a flat hierarchy and nurturing an attentive design process, we listen to all the crazy ideas thrown around the office. We believe there is no better place to grow professionally, find new friends, and kick back after a hard day’s work.

The Challenge Ahead

QA analysts at GHOST are deeply embedded in development and are responsible for testing, documenting and analyzing the game during production.

The analyst role is a versatile role with many areas of focus and responsibilities. An analyst acts as a catalyst ensuring that QA understands the design and that it´s features are tested in the correct way as well as ensuring that the quality of the game lives up to our players’ expectations.

The Next Great GHOST Quality Analyst Needs

The Design Analyst must have a solid understanding of game progression systems and economy balance, and how these can be tied together through a narrative framework. They will work closely with the Development team to verify the game balance and will utilize data analysis from various data sources related to these areas to inform decision making in both test plans and tuning.

Good English language skills (written and verbal) are necessary in order to document features and communicate them to colleagues. IT competence, including use of spreadsheets and database packages, is also required. Above all, Analysts must be avid games players. They must be able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the industry, including the different platforms, game styles, and genres. It’s important to know the market so they can evaluate our games against the competition.

Required

• Ambitious, determined, hard-working
• Strong observational skills, analytical and detail-oriented
• Strong inter-personal communication skills
• Strong written communication skills in English
• Strong organizational skills
• Capability to be flexible and team-oriented with the aptitude to balance multiple tasks
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• High level of pro-activeness and sense of urgency

• Familiarity with Development Tools such as Perforce and Visual Studio.
• Understanding of various game balance challenges, economic systems and narrative practices
• Ability to immediately recognize critical issues or testing deficiencies and raise concerns to leadership.

Desired

• Knowledge of testing/planning tools
• Knowledge of software development methodology and stages (milestones/sprints, Alpha, Beta)
• Good knowledge of gaming consoles and software: strong interest in video games and/or software testing
• Relevant Degree or equivalent

 

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Electronic Arts Inc.는 세계를 선도하는 인터랙티브 엔터테인먼트 소프트웨어 기업입니다. EA는 인터넷 콘솔, 개인용 컴퓨터, 휴대전화, 태블릿용 게임과 콘텐츠 및 온라인 서비스를 제공합니다.

EEOText: EA는 균등한 기회의 제공을 실천합니다. 모든 채용은 인종, 피부색, 출신 국가, 혈통, 생물학적/사회적 성별, 성 정체성 또는 표현, 성적 성향, 나이, 유전 정보, 종교, 장애 여부, 질병 유무, 임신 여부, 혼인 상태, 가족 상황, 군 복무 여부 등의 요인을 고려하지 않고 결정됩니다. EA는 관련 법률에서 명시하는 대로 업무 공간에 장애가 있는 입사 지원자 또는 예정자를 위한 시설을 마련해두고 있습니다.

Days Open: 56

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

EA는 균등한 기회의 제공을 실천합니다. 모든 채용은 인종, 피부색, 출신 국가, 혈통, 생물학적/사회적 성별, 성 정체성 또는 표현, 성적 성향, 나이, 유전 정보, 종교, 장애 여부, 질병 유무, 임신 여부, 혼인 상태, 가족 상황, 군 복무 여부 등의 요인을 고려하지 않고 결정됩니다. EA는 관련 법률에서 명시하는 대로 업무 공간에 장애가 있는 입사 지원자 또는 예정자를 위한 시설을 마련해두고 있습니다.