Videogame Tester - German (Temporary position) in Madrid

Title: Videogame Tester - German (Temporary position)
Salary: Competitive
Location: Madrid, Spain
Languages: German
Posted: 8th Jun 2011
ENTERTAINING IS OUR PASSION

EA was founded 25 years ago by individuals with a deep passion for making games. Many things have changed over the years as the gaming industry—and the company—has expanded immensely, but we are still driven by the same passion for developing, publishing, and distributing the world’s best games. Our history has been one of great success, and our future looks even brighter. Gaming has come a long way from Pac-Man & Space Invaders to modern EA Favourites like Burnout, Battlefield, Mercenaries, Dead Space, Spore, FIFA, Madden, Need for Speed and the world’s most successful game franchise, The Sims. Fuelled by our talented staff at locations right across the Globe we are united in our passion to continue shaping the future of interactive entertainment. Together we can make a difference.

Quality Assurance Technicians, or Testers, perform a vital role in game development, testing, tuning, debugging, and suggesting detailed refinements that lead to higher quality and better playability of the finished game. The job involves playing (i.e., testing) the game in a systematic way, analyzing the game’s performance against the designer’s intentions, identifying problems, and suggesting improvements. In effect, they act as the game’s first audience, reporting on playability and identifying any aspects which could be improved. Testers are responsible for assuring quality in the final product and for finding flaws in a game before it goes public.

Main Purpose of the Role

As a Videogames Tester, your role will have 1 of 2 main purposes:

1. LT Testing - Check linguistic quality (i.e. German) of the localised products in-line with EA procedures and requirements prior to being certified by EA’s European Certification Group (ECG).

Or

2. Certification Testing - To perform prescribed linguistic testing tasks within an assigned European Certification Group (ECG) division, helping to ensure that all EA products, both software and documentation, meet all necessary EA, 1st party and quality standards before release.

The specific role you will be given at EA will be dependent on your skill-set and EA’s need at the time of hire.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Proactively complete assigned tasks accurately and thoroughly, and within a specified timeframe in order to detect (and subsequently report on a daily basis) localisation bugs, software flaws and/ or design issues.
• Ensure that no guideline-related bug, flaw or issue remains in the signed-off product and report them as early as possible.
• Proactively seek to improve knowledge of testing procedures and where applicable related equipment
• Ensure correct write-up (in English) of bugs, flaws and issues, and propose corrections to facilitate fixes
• Inform Supervisors of any issue that may slow down, stop - or improve - testing progress as early as possible
• Maintain strong teamwork within the team
• Adhere to EA security procedures; take responsibility for equipment and software security; each individual is responsible for the security of any hardware or software that is in their possession.
• Communicate pertinent information to other team members.
• Work to achieve group targets as published in the Key Performance Indicators.
• Perform other tasks when requested by the management team

Special Considerations

• EA’s European Shared Service Centre for Testing & Certification is a dynamic area where there are peak periods of activity (May to December) and therefore the work load and the make-up of teams will vary.

• Although candidates will be required to work a 40-hour week, they must be flexible in terms of actual working hours and be available for weekend work as and when necessary.

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Candidates must be at least 18 years old
• Fluency (written & verbal) in German language
• Fluency in English – Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must
• Genuine interest and knowledge of videogames
• Very good knowledge in cultural areas related to EA video games
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment
• Demonstrable knowledge of video game platforms - PC, Consoles (such as PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, PSP, etc.) & related software
• Demonstrate an organised, structured approach to testing task with eye for detail
• Self-starting, proactive attitude. Ability to work independently.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems effectively.

Beneficial Experience

• Experience of software testing in a Localisation, QA (Quality Assurance), Customer Service or CQC environment within a video game publisher/ developer/ localisation agency is highly beneficial but not mandatory.
• Working in a multi-site/cultural team.

Behaviours/ Competencies

• Organised, self-starting, proactive, customer focused, teamwork oriented
• Ability to work under pressure when necessary, and to deadline.
• Demonstrable ability to communicate in a clear and concise way
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and methodical working practices.

NB - when you click APPLY, you will be directed to EA's careers portal, where you can complete your application

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