Freelance Game LQA Tester (English → German)

TransPerfect; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect Games is seeking a Game Localization QA Tester with native German to join our testing team in a dynamic environment. You will verify linguistic quality, perform manual testing across platforms, and document issues with clear bug reports.

You will collaborate with localization and development teams, follow test cases, and provide feedback on terminology, grammar, and game balance to ensure the highest quality for our clients' titles.

Qualifications

• Native level German testing language with excellent spelling and grammar.
• Good command of English for instructions and testing documentation.
• High school diploma or equivalent; degree in computer science, game design, or related field is a strong plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, can-do attitude and great work ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Understanding of digital technologies (mobile, tablets, browser tools, etc.).
• Team-oriented with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, isolate, document and fix localization/linguistic issues and verify fixes.
• Follow and complete Test Cases/Checklists for targeted testing.
• Write bug descriptions per company standards.
• Apply knowledge of user preferences in Target Market to influence the 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.
• Complete other tasks deemed appropriate for the role.

Skills

German (native)

English (proficient)

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CS/Game design degree (plus)

Tools

JIRA

Mantis

ADO

Bugzilla

SDL Trados

MemoQ

Job description

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 German 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!

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.

Bonus if you have:

• 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.).

By applying, you confirm you have read and accept TransPerfect 's Privacy Policy: TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. We celebrate diversity as one of our core values and we have a clear goal: to be an inclusive workplace where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. Together with passionate, creative and collaborative colleagues, we are working to ensure accessibility is for everyone.

Requirements Essential skills and experience:

• A regular game player and passion for the video games industry.
• Native level of German (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.