Croatian Games Tester

Universally Speaking; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry seeks a Localization Quality Assurance Expert in Liverpool. You will ensure games are linguistically accurate by testing extensively, collaborating with global teams, and learning industry standards. Proficiency in Croatian and English is essential, with a focus on detail and quality expected. Previous experience in localization or linguistics is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Croatian and proficient in English.
• Strong focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Previous experience in LQA, translation, or proofreading is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Test and play games to ensure linguistic accuracy and quality.
• Collaborate with the QA team and communicate reports effectively.
• Participate in process improvements and take ownership of bug fixes.

Skills

Linguistic accuracy

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Higher degree in linguistics

Tools

LQA software tools

MS Office Suite

CAT tools like MemoQ

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Universally Speaking (US) is a world-class partner to the games industry, responsible for ensuring games are ready for release. Our customers trust us to verify that their indie or AAA games are perfect before launch.

What will you do?

Test and play the games extensively. You will need to be proactive and thorough in your testing approach. As a perfectionist, you will identify linguistic bugs and report them using bug databases, communicating clearly in English across global teams.

What would you do at work?

• Ensure games and applications provide the best user experience by being free of linguistic bugs.
• Check in-game text for linguistic accuracy, correctness, and cultural appropriateness.
• Learn and follow the Universally Speaking LQA process and industry standards.
• Use bug databases to write detailed reports that highlight your expertise and care for quality.
• Take ownership of bugs to ensure they are fixed and correctly implemented.
• Become an LQA Expert across a range of projects, developing areas of specialization.
• Create and execute test cases throughout the project lifecycle, including documentation and reporting.
• Participate in gathering test requirements with developers to support feature testing.
• Identify ways to improve processes, take ownership of additional activities, and increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with the QA team.

Measures of Performance:

• Quality, speed, and accuracy of bug reports.
• Team collaboration and communication.
• Continuous learning and improvement in LQA workflows and techniques.

Requirements

You are a great match if you:

• Are an expert in Croatian.
• Have proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Are passionate about video games.
• Are a team player, able to work under pressure within tight deadlines.
• Are proactive, persistent, and enthusiastic.
• Have a keen eye for detail and focus on quality.
• Are proficient with computers, including MS Office Suite, database handling, and record keeping.
• Have the right to work in the UK.

It’s useful if you have some of the following, but we can teach you if not:

• Previous experience in LQA, translation, or proofreading.
• Experience with LQA software tools, including test case management and text editing.
• Knowledge of CAT tools like MemoQ.
• Understanding of the video game industry and current trends.
• Higher degree in linguistics (desirable but not essential).