BioWare is a division of EA which crafts high quality
multiplatform role-playing, MMO and strategy games, focused on
emotionally engaging, rich stories with unforgettable characters and
vast worlds to discover. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the
world's most critically acclaimed titles and franchises, including
Baldur's Gate, NeverWinter Nights, Star Wars: Knights of the Old
Republic, Jade Empire, Mass Effect and Dragon Age. BioWare currently
operates in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada), Montreal (Quebec, Canada) and
Austin (Texas).
BioWare’s games have continually achieved critical and commercial success. All of our published titles are highly rated at www.gamerankings.com;
in fact we have 6 games in the top 1% highest rated games of all time!
In 2008, BioWare was acquired by Electronic Arts, a leading global
interactive entertainment publisher. For more information on BioWare,
visit www.bioware.com, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bioware . To join the millions of fans already registered with the BioWare community, go to http://social.bioware.com
Senior QA Lead
BioWare is looking for a highly skilled quality professional that can
plan testing activities with the QA Manager and Team Leads whilst
focusing on project management and logistics.
The QA Lead is ensures that Producers and Development Directors are
informed on the state of the game’s milestone goals and problems &
risks to their achievement.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Responsible for the logistics and project management of the franchise operations.
•Driver of the project level staff allocations.
•Responsible for the execution of the release/milestone coverage plan.
•Primary POC for producers and DD’s, responsible for meeting all their
reporting and information needs. •Responsible for managing relationships
with external parties (within and outside of EA).
• Scope out and develop high level testing plan for Post Release Content
• Provide risk assessments and offer testing solutions for high risk
technical changes; provide key testing cost feedback during Triage
• Drive discipline excellence and teamwork in the testing team
• Effectively mentor and performance manage a QA team
• Act as a liaison to the Production department
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership position.
• Minimum of three years of Development experience in the video game or related industry
• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and best practices
• Good knowledge/experience with project management, budgeting, resource planning
• Familiarity with design concepts (gameplay/level design)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE
• Familiar with major release first- and third-person shooter genre titles
• Avid gamer who regularly engages in multiplayer gameplay
• Solid understanding of and experience with agile development processes
• Strong time and task management skills
• Strong problem identification and solving ability
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Strong knowledge in key area(s), particularly game design, development
• Familiarization with defect tracking and test management tools
• Focused on continuous improvement
ADVANTAGES
• General understanding of first party compliance
• University degree or graduate of a recognized post-secondary program
in software engineering or related discipline is a strong asset;
• Current Specializations (w/defined test processes): Level Design,
Combat, Interface Design, Single Player/ Multiplayer / Action-RPG
Experience is a plus.
Does this sound like you?
Apply now!