Russian LQA Analyst — Shape Global Localization

2K Madrid; Madrid; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

2K Madrid is seeking an LQA Analyst I to join its localization QA team. You will test localized builds for linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and UI functionality, while learning the tools, workflows, and collaboration models that drive 2K’s global games.

The entry-level role is ideal for linguistically sharp, detail-oriented professionals aiming to break into games localization. You’ll work with QA processes, support glossaries, and help ensure high-quality multilingual experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Native fluency in Russian and strong written English.
• Experience with QA testing, localization QA, or related testing roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute test passes on localized builds to verify linguistic, functional, and visual accuracy.
• Identify and log localization bugs with detailed, reproducible steps.
• Ensure consistency in spelling, grammar, terminology, tone, and cultural appropriateness.
• Amend or propose edits and translations to fix linguistic issues in text management systems.
• Analyze issues to identify root causes and patterns indicating localization or i18n risks.
• Flag localization risks early in development, including UI constraints or source text clarity.
• Support glossary and style guide validation as part of QA cycles.
• Follow test plans and contribute to test case creation and improvement.
• Evaluate localization quality against branding requirements and platform norms.
• Review tickets or feedback to reproduce and escalate verified issues.
• Participate in team standups, bug triage, and milestone QA reviews.
• Stay current on project terminology and serve as a resource for native languages.

Skills

Localization QA

QA testing

Bug logging

Cross-cultural communication

Russian language proficiency

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

JIRA

Text management systems

Job description

2K Madrid is seeking an LQA Analyst I to join its localization QA team. You will test localized builds for linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and UI functionality, while learning the tools, workflows, and collaboration models that drive 2K’s global games.

The entry-level role is ideal for linguistically sharp, detail-oriented professionals aiming to break into games localization. You’ll work with QA processes, support glossaries, and help ensure high-quality multilingual experiences.