Freelance LQA Games Tester - Warsaw (EU Portuguese and English speaker)

TransPerfect Games is a leading provider of bespoke and flexible videogame services, offering a wide range of solutions including translation, functional and localization game testing, certification testing, focus group and playtesting, player support and community management, cybersecurity and penetration testing, tool development, art design, game writing, GDPR consultancy, and voice-over recording.

With over 1000 well-known global games developers and publishers as our clients, we are looking for Game Localization QA Testers with native language skills in Portuguese to join us to provide client support on test problems in a dynamic and exciting environment. You will be testing the next big hit game from small independent development teams all the way to AAA game titles from industry heavyweights!

If you…

• are someone who is passionate about games;

• are detail-oriented;

• are highly proficient and can spot errors in terminology, grammar, punctuation and linguistic style in your mother tongue;

• are willing to learn and take constructive feedback;

• can deliver high quality and timely testing to help make our clients’ games great;

• have a passion for excellence, are an experienced gamer, want to contribute to making better games,

come speak with us! This is your opportunity to make your hobby into work and start a brand-new career in the games industry!

Important information:

• This position is on a mandate contract.

• As a mandatory requirement, you must have the right to work in Warsaw. You will be required to provide supporting documentation. You must be a Polish citizen, an EU member citizen, a permanent resident or have a relevant work permit/ Visa in order to be considered for this position.

• This is an onsite position. You are required to work onsite during core business hours (Mon – Fri, 8 hours per day) at our office in Warsaw. So you shall be based in the Warsaw area or you are within commuting distance to our office.

Position overview:

The Game Localization QA Tester will work as part of a game testing team to identify and fix issues affecting the localization of the game by making text changes, writing detailed bug reports, performing regression testing, etc. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and linguistic quality of localized content by performing manual testing across various gaming platforms.

Position responsibilities:

• Identify, isolate, document and fix any localization / linguistic issues and verify fixes by using test tools or databases.

• Follow and complete Test Cases / Checklists to perform targeted testing and execute relevant testing processes and procedures.

• Write bug descriptions based on company standards and client specifications.

• Apply knowledge of user preferences in Target Market to influence the client’s product.

• Proactively look for gaps in test coverage.

• Collaborate with partner teams in testing the product.

• Offer constructive feedback on gameplay, fun factor, and game balance based on knowledge of target market.

• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role.

Essential skills and experience:

·         A regular game player and passion for the video games industry.

·         Native level of Portuguese (testing language), including excellent spelling and grammar.

·         Good command of the English language (instructions, testing documentation, team communications will all be in English)

·         A high school diploma or equivalent is required (a degree in computer science, game design, or a related field is a strong plus).

·         Excellent attention to detail, “can-do” attitude, as well as great work ethics.

·         Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

·         Ability to multitask, prioritize to meet deadlines.

·         Basic knowledge of Microsoft office suite.

·         Understanding of digital technologies (mobile, tablets, browser tools, etc.).

·         The ability to work well in a team environment.

·         The drive, positive attitude and ability to thrive and deliver in a fast-paced, innovative and creative environment.

Bonus if you have:

·         Availability to start immediately.

·         Game Testing experience.

·         Experience with software localization or quality assurance, or in a similar role in the Video Games or related industry will be an advantage.

·         Familiarity with different testing methodologies.

·         Experience with game localization.

·         Familiarity with bug tracking systems (e.g.: JIRA, Mantis, ADO, Bugzilla, etc.) or CAT tools (e.g., SDL Trados, MemoQ, etc.).

In order to apply, please submit your CV in ENGLISH.

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