Korean Games Tester

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the gaming sector is seeking a meticulous Language Quality Assurance (LQA) Tester. This role involves testing and ensuring games are linguistically accurate and culturally appropriate, contributing to an exceptional user experience. As part of a dynamic team, you will identify and report bugs, manage test cases, and collaborate closely with developers. If you are passionate about video games and possess strong language skills, this opportunity offers a chance to enhance your expertise in a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to quality and excellence in gaming.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Korean and proficiency in English are essential.
• Experience in LQA, translation, or proofreading is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly test games to ensure they are free of linguistic bugs.
• Write detailed bug reports using industry-standard databases.

Skills

Korean language expertise

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Proactive problem-solving

Time management

Education

Higher degree in linguistics

Tools

LQA software tools

CAT tools (e.g., MemoQ)

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Universally Speaking (US) is a world-class partner in the games industry – responsible for ensuring games are ready for release. Our clients trust US to verify that their indie or AAA games are perfect before launching to gamers.

What will you do?

Play and test games thoroughly. We require you to be proactive and meticulous in your testing approach. As a perfectionist, you will identify linguistic bugs and report them using bug databases, communicating clearly in English across global boundaries.

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.
• Follow Universally Speaking's LQA process and standards, refined over the years to industry excellence.
• Use industry-standard bug databases to write detailed bug reports, demonstrating trustworthiness and dedication to quality.
• Take ownership to ensure bugs are fixed and correctly implemented.
• Become an LQA expert across various projects and areas of specialization.
• Create, manage, and execute test cases throughout the project lifecycle, including documentation and reporting.
• Participate in gathering testing requirements with developers to support comprehensive testing.
• Proactively seek improvements, take ownership of additional activities, and enhance work efficiencies.
• Collaborate with the QA team.

Measures of Performance:

• Quality, speed, and accuracy of bug reports.
• Team collaboration and communication skills.
• Ongoing improvement and mastery of LQA workflows and techniques.

Requirements

You are a great match if you:

• Are an expert in Korean.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Passionate about video games.
• Work well in a team, under pressure, and within tight deadlines.
• Are proactive, persistent, and enthusiastic.
• Have a keen eye for detail and focus on quality.
• Are comfortable with computers, including word processing, database management, and MS Office Suite.
• Have the right to work in the UK.

It’s useful if you have some of the following skills and experiences, but we can teach you:

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