Localization Tester II - German (based in Madrid) with Relocation Support

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.

Main Purpose of the Role

• Check quality of the localized products following EA procedures and requirements

Responsibilities

• Respect EA security procedures

Testing

• You will perform a full review of the product, detect localization issues within deadline. Fix in the Database those fixable through text changes and report and regress the others.
• Make sure that no guideline related issue remains in the assessed product and report/fix them as early as possible.
• Ensure correct write-up of bugs and proposed corrections to facilitate bug fixing for studios.
• Follow testing and reporting processes, prepare, and deliver daily reports within deadline.
• Inform of any issue that may slow down or stop the LT progress as early as possible.
• Provide feedback on the quality of translations through the appropriate channels. Raise promptly any severe linguistic issue.
• Perform any additional assets review and fixing (Text, Audio scripts, Audio Reviews, Art check, Documentation, Marketing material).
• Participate in all the different steps to ensure the best quality in the localized audio.
• Be the main contact for the TFT testers in the language team.
• You will maintain teamwork within the team.
• Perform localization test in development studios if needed, complying with local rules and procedures.

Language team

• Participate in recruitment documents creation and review, and recruitment.
• Participate in training material creation, and train TFT testers.
• Support the Linguistic Expert of your language when applicable.
• Be the linguistic contact if your language is missing a Linguistic Expert.

Department

• You are expected to suggest processes improvements to help achieve localization quality in the most efficient way.
• You will report to the team lead in charge of your language team.

Skills Required

• Excellent mother tongue and English skills. Fluent both written and orally in both languages
• Advanced or in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment
• Demonstrate knowledge of the video games industry
• Demonstrate knowledge of video game platforms (PC, consoles & software)
• Demonstrate an organised, structured approach to testing task with eye for details

Skills Preferred – Previous Experience

• Experience of similar role
• Preferable 6 months experience in Localization Testing
• You are used to work in a multi-site/cultural team

Behaviors/ Competencies

• Quality-focused
• Team player

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About EA

We exist to inspire the world to play. Through innovative technology and immersive storytelling, we deliver new ways of experiencing worlds of interactive entertainment for our millions of players worldwide. Our strength lies in the diversity of our people, combining creativity, innovation and passion. We fully champion inclusive culture, and provide opportunities for growing, learning, and leading that allows for the most impactful and rewarding work of our teams’ careers. We put our people first, and we make sure they’re taken care of both in and out of the office. As we reflect on our learnings and successes from remote work, we aim to provide dynamic, collaborative and flexible work environments for our teams. Our employees connect through our Employee Resource Groups, which are actively involved in driving business decisions every step of the way. But our support doesn’t end at the workplace—we also encourage a balanced lifestyle with paid time off and new parent leave, free video games, fitness reimbursement and more. Our goal is to provide a safe, respectful and inspiring workplace for all of our employees. Through our diversity, equity, inclusion and social responsibility programs, we’re doing the work to give everyone the space to be their full selves while giving back to our community. We’re looking for problem-solvers, game-changers, innovators, dreamers, doers—people that are ready to move the needle and build on our success. As our industry accelerates, we aren’t just keeping up—we’re staying ahead of the game. 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. Electronic Arts also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.