Japanese Games Tester

Universally Speaking; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry is seeking passionate testers to ensure games are linguistically polished and culturally appropriate. Candidates should be proficient in Japanese and English, with a keen eye for detail. This entry-level role offers training and development opportunities in a collaborative environment focused on quality assurance.

Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Wellbeing Support

Health Checks

Lunch and Learning Sessions

Perks and Discounts

Qualifications

• Expert in Japanese and proficient in English.
• Passionate about video games and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Play and test games to identify linguistic bugs.
• Ensure linguistic accuracy and cultural appropriateness.
• Collaborate with developers and QA team.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Proactive

Quality Focus

Education

Higher Degree in Linguistics

Tools

MS Office Suite

Database Handling

Job description

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Join US

Universally Speaking (US) is a world-class partner to the games industry, responsible for ensuring games are ready for release. Our clients trust us to perfect their Indie or AAA games before they reach gamers.

Love Games?
Bi/multi-lingual in Japanese?
Join US

Universally Speaking (US) is dedicated to making sure games are linguistically polished and culturally appropriate. We are looking for passionate testers to help us achieve this goal.

What will you do?

Play and test games thoroughly. Identify linguistic bugs and report them clearly using our bug database, communicating effectively across global boundaries. Your attention to detail and perfectionist approach will be key in ensuring high-quality game releases.

What would you do at work?

• Ensure games and applications provide the best user experience by being linguistic bug-free.
• Check in-game text for linguistic accuracy, correctness, and cultural appropriateness.
• Follow Universally Speaking's LQA processes and industry standards.
• Use bug databases to write detailed reports, demonstrating your commitment to quality.
• Take ownership of bugs to ensure they are fixed and correctly implemented.
• Become an LQA Expert across various projects with opportunities for specialization.
• Create, manage, and execute test cases throughout the project lifecycle, including documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with developers during requirement gathering to support comprehensive testing.
• Proactively seek improvements and create efficiencies in your work processes.
• Work cooperatively with the QA team.

Measures of Performance

• Quality, velocity, and accuracy of bug reports.
• Timely delivery of tasks.
• Effective team communication and collaboration.
• Continuous learning and improvement of LQA workflows and techniques.

Requirements

You are a great match if you:

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

Additional useful skills (training available if not)

• Experience in LQA, translation, or proofreading.
• Familiarity with LQA tools and test case management software.
• Knowledge of CAT tools (e.g., MemoQ).
• Understanding of the video game industry and trends.
• Higher degree in linguistics (desirable but not essential).

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities.
• Lunch and learning sessions.
• Management development programs.
• Wellbeing support including live chat, counselling, and therapy.
• Health checks and medical support.
• Perks, discounts, and social events.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting