Freelance Localization Games Tester - Remote (French Speaker)

TransPerfect; France; Remote; EUR 21,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect Games is seeking a Game Localization QA Tester with native French skills to join a remote testing team. You will identify linguistic issues, document bugs in English, and ensure localization quality across platforms while collaborating with global teams.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, a passion for games, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, creative environment. Freelance contract with potential flexibility after successful start.

Qualifications

• Native level of French (testing language) with excellent spelling and grammar.
• Strong English reading and writing for documentation and team comms.
• High school diploma or equivalent; CS/game design degree is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong work ethics.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools or CAT tools is a plus.

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 and client specs.
• Apply knowledge of user preferences to influence the product in testing.
• Proactively look for gaps in test coverage.
• Collaborate with partner teams in testing the product.
• Provide constructive feedback on gameplay, balance and user experience.
• Complete other tasks deemed appropriate for the role.

Skills

French (native)

English (good)

Gaming enthusiast

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

MS Office

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 French 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!

• 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,

Important information

• This position is on a freelance contract.
• This is a remote position. However, you are required to work remotely during core business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day) while based at our office in Warsaw, at least initially. If the tester performs well, greater flexibility can be discussed.

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 French (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.).

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.