French Localization Games Tester – Warsaw (Freelance)

TransPerfect Inc; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect Games in Warsaw is seeking a Game Localization QA Tester with native French to join our testing team. You will identify linguistic issues, write detailed bug reports, perform regression testing, and ensure localization quality across multiple gaming platforms in a fast-paced environment.

As an onsite, mandate-contract role, you must be a regular gamer with strong French and English skills, a diploma or degree is a plus, and you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Regular gamer with passion for the video games industry.
• Native level of French (testing language) with excellent spelling and grammar.
• Good command of English language for instructions and documentation.
• High school diploma or equivalent; CS/game design degree is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and a can-do attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Understanding of digital technologies (mobile, tablets, browsers).
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Drive and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, isolate, document and fix localization/linguistic issues and verify fixes.
• Follow and complete Test Cases to perform targeted testing and processes.
• Write bug descriptions per company standards and client specs.
• Apply knowledge of user preferences in target market to influence product.
• Proactively identify gaps in test coverage.
• Collaborate with partner teams in testing the product.
• Offer constructive feedback on gameplay, fun factor and balance.
• Complete other tasks deemed appropriate for the role.

Skills

Gaming enthusiasm

French proficiency

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

MS Office

Digital literacy

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CS / Game design degree beneficial

Tools

JIRA

Bug tracking systems

CAT tools

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!

If you…

• 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,

come speak with us! This is your opportunity to make your hobby into work and start a brand-new career in the games industry!

Important information:

· This position is on a mandate contract.

· As a mandatory requirement, you must have the right to work in Warsaw. You will be required to provide supporting documentation. You must be a Polish citizen, an EU member citizen, a permanent resident or have a relevant work permit/ Visa in order to be considered for this position.

· This is an onsite position. You are required to work onsite during core business hours (Mon – Fri, 8 hours per day) at our office in Warsaw. So you shall be based in the Warsaw area or you are within commuting distance to our office.

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.

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.

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.).