We are EA And we make games – how cool is that? In fact, we entertain 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. EA inspires the world to play, and the Worldwide Localization Team makes that happen! We are accountable for delivering the high-quality localized versions of our titles to over 30 countries around the world. You will find a vibrant, multicultural environment with a great mixture of professionals. From software engineers, project managers, testers to audio, text and linguistic specialists, each employee has an important role to play. You will work on a wide variety of groundbreaking tools and systems to provide Localization to EA's products. With business and project management modules, workflow automation, CRM, Text, Audio, Image and Video asset management technology, EA has built a cutting-edge Localization powerhouse that covers the needs for both current and next generation platforms.
As a Localization Testing Coordinator, reporting to the LT Manager, you will help the Loc Project Management team to manage the project; coordinate worldwide the testing team during projects but also assign the daily tasks (providing support to the pool of testers). You will also check but also ensure the quality of the localized products with EA procedures and requirements for us.
Main Responsibilities of the Role
Project management support
Participate to the project preparation and tools setup
Manage LT Testers' efforts (local and remote)
Assign daily tasks to LT Testers
Perform Bug Tracking Management tasks
Perform Devtest Management tasks
Support testers with Hardware/Tools knowledge/setup
Oversee the daily status reports on the area of influence and delivery to PM
Risk Management - you will detect, communicate, and follow until resolution the risks affecting testing.
Language Team related tasks
Participate in recruitment
Participate in training material creation for us
Train testers
Department related tasks
Involvement in taskforces or programs related to tools and processes improvement.
Testing
Perform a full or partial review of the product, detect localization bugs within deadline. Fix directly in the Text Database those fixable through text changes and report and regress the others.
Pay specific attention to guideline related bugs. Have a knowledge of compliance possible effects over the area of influence
Ensure correct bug severity evaluation, write-up of bugs and proposed corrections to facilitate bug fixing
Follow testing and reporting processes
Involvement in audio talents selection and support Recording Studios (DB Casting, Live casting, remote or physical attendance to recording sessions)
Perform other assets review tasks on request and directly fix the issues when possible (Text, Audio scripts, Recorded Audio-PACO, Art check, Marketing material)
Provide input and ideas that could improve the LT progress as early as possible
Inform the Loc Project Management team of any issue that may slow down or stop the LT progress as early as possible
Maintain teamwork within the team
Perform localization POC in development studios, complying with local rules and procedures
Provide feedback to us on current or potential translators (QVs, TTs, TES, PML, Mosaic TFS)
Special Considerations
It is necessary that you have experience working in a team environment of constant change.
Skills Required
Excellent mother tongue and English skills. Fluent both written and orally in both languages
Very good knowledge in cultural areas related to EA video games (sports, WWII…)
Demonstrate us knowledge of video game platforms
Demonstrate an organized, structured approach to testing task with eye for details
Experience Required
2 years of experience in EA
You have worked in a multicultural team
Coordination or management of 2+ people teams
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.