Electronic Arts

Description & Requirements

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.

This role requires you to work onsite from Bogotá, Colombia (Salitre area).

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. Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when accomplished people have creative freedom, they'll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. From our roots as an indie studio to joining the roster of studios at Electronic Arts, this remains our guiding principle.

Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order, and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. Join us for the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry. We are looking for a Development Director to join the APEX QV team.

You will lead the strategy and delivery of the Quality Assurance plan on site with our growing team located in Bogota, Colombia and partner with our leadership teams located in Bucharest, Romania and Vancouver, Canada. You will focus on developing and growing a new team to support the delivery of Apex.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Align teams towards outlined goals and ensure milestone achievement
• Balance scope, timelines and overall project quality
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage blockers, prioritize tasks, and ensure project goals are met
• Ensure effective reporting to leadership and stakeholders

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Build, mentor and support QA teams, ensuring professional development and effective team collaboration
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders, including developers, analysts, and producers

Process Efficiency

• Improve operational effectiveness of team effort by assessing current practices, incorporating new strategies, and increasing predictability

Resource Management

• Scope and capacity management across the Bogota QA team
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to ensure cost-effectiveness and financial efficiency.

People/Talent Management

• Coordinate talent management and succession planning to improve the testing discipline
• Monitor and evolve talent skill mix through training and recruitment plans
• Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion
• Conduct performance reviews, career development, and training

Qualifications

Experience and Knowledge / Education

• 5+ years of game or software development QA experience, including 3+ years in a lead/manager role.
• Experience managing multi-discipline teams and working with remote teams

Skills and Abilities

• Experience working in a continuous deployment environment
• Understanding of software development processes
• Strong stakeholder management and communication

EA Bogota Benefits

• Health Benefits - Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, global fitness benefit ($500 USD per year), and mental wellbeing plan.
• Professional Development - Training and development programs, opportunities for career advancement and tuition reimbursement
• Work-Life Balance - 15 vacation days, paid holiday closure and paid sick leave
• Meaningful Work - Opportunity to directly contribute to the development of EA titles
• Additional Perks - Meal card ($400,000 COP per month), game credits and console reimbursement program
• Work Environment - New office space in the heart of Salitre, inclusive work culture and supportive team environment

…and more!

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.

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