Senior QA Specialist

Senior QA Specialist – SONAR (Electronic Arts) Join to apply for the Senior QA Specialist - SONAR role at Electronic Arts (EA). 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. About Us Our Quality Verification and Standards (QVS) team is an important part of our development process, delivering applicable insights that support our game teams to optimize software performance and improve gameplay. You will work onsite from Bogotá, Colombia (Salitre area). The Associate Quality Designer (AQD) will join us on the SONAR team in a hybrid work schedule consisting of 5 onsite days weekly. SONAR is a centralized organization in EA focused on Production services. Our mission is to safeguard the in‑game player experience by validating the transition from Integration to Production and continuing into Live Service. As an AQD, you will be an important part of our development process and contribute to the quality of our games in a meaningful way. You will demonstrate a sound technical platform and game knowledge, have a quality‑focused mindset, and an efficient partnership. The AQD will also be accountable for planning and managing test coverage on client and server releases, reporting on results, and confirming the success of a release. As an AQD you will be reporting directly to the Development Manager assigned to your specific Projects. Who do we work with? You will work with several major franchises and projects in EA. Job Summary The Associate Quality Designer (AQD) will be an important part of our development process and contribute to the quality of our games. You will demonstrate sound technical platform and game knowledge, have a quality mindset partner relationship. The AQD will also be accountable for planning and managing test coverage on client and server releases, reporting on results, and confirming the success of a release. Your Responsibilities Quality Strategy and Test Planning Establish custom Live strategies on your project. Work with product owners to identify risks and plan testing for live releases. Build partnerships across geographically distributed teams. Design test plans, including scheduling, reporting, and execution. Quality and Data Analysis Compile data from multiple sources into cohesive summaries to communicate status and risk. Implement automation opportunities across feature sets and workflows. Collaboration and Communication Communicate status and risk through cohesive summaries. Work with other Sonar locations to guide the test execution teams. Be the communication bridge between several partner teams. Provide technical, quantitative, and qualitative feedback. Represent the Live QV perspective in meetings. Mentorship and Team Support Lead improvements and knowledge sharing across teams. Promote professional growth within the SONAR Live QV team. Mentor and support team members in implementing quality strategies. Experience Our Requirements Our Requirements 3+ years of experience in software development, quality assurance, or game design. Familiarity with automated testing and common automation tool sets. Experience with defect and task tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail). Experience building continuous improvement projects and completing from start to finish. Can create Test Strategies anchored in Defect prevention, containment, and early QA involvement. Provide applicable recommendations to enhance player satisfaction. Experience incorporating telemetry, data analytics, or AI/ML capabilities to enhance test insight and improvement. Optional – Backend systems and server hosting infrastructure experience. Skills Understand concepts of defect prevention and containment. Excellent collaboration. Translate project metrics into data‑driven decisions and strategies. Mentoring. Information Analysis. Influential Advocate. 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. 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. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Quality Assurance Industries Entertainment Providers #J-18808-Ljbffr