Localization QA Lead

2 Weeks ago • 5 Years + • Localization

Job Summary

Job Description

The Localization QA Lead will be the main point of contact between the vendor localization team and internal Loc Producer. Responsibilities include creating and managing localization test plans, suites, and cases; managing and prioritizing bugs in Jira; liaising between vendor LQA teams and internal developers; monitoring and reporting on LQA testing progress; monitoring Slack channels; and creating and maintaining localization test documentation. The role requires extensive experience in live service games, QA, and localization, and bilingualism is a must. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of industry experience, experience with live service games and working with vendors across different time zones. Unreal Editor experience is a plus. This is a fully remote position.
Must have:
  • Localization QA experience
  • Gaming QA experience
  • 5+ years industry experience
  • Live service game experience
  • Vendor management experience
  • Bilingual
  • Jira experience
Good to have:
  • Unreal Editor experience
  • Experience working across different time zones
Perks:
  • Fully remote
  • Excellent benefits

Job Details

Description

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an Localization QA Lead, with extensive experience in live service games, QA and localization. Being bilingual is a Must.

Requirements

What we will do together:

  • Be the main point of contact between the vendor localization team and the internal Loc Producer
  • Attend daily relevant meetings and rituals
  • Creation and management of Localization test plans, suites and cases Management and prioritization of Localization bugs in Jira
  • Moderate amount of functional testing
  • Liaising between vendor LQA teams and internal developers
  • Monitoring & reporting on LQA testing progress & performance
  • Monitoring Slack channels
  • Creation and maintenance of Localization test documentation, bug writing best practices, cheat command databases
  • Playtesting the product for multilingual audience and cultural sensitivity

What you will bring:

  • Localization QA experience
  • Gaming QA experience
  • At least 5 years of industry experience
  • Experience with live service games
  • Experience working with vendors
  • Experience working across different time zones
  • Unreal Editor experience is a plus
  • Great communication skill

Benefits

Interested… a bit about Escape Velocity:

Escape Velocity is a team of passionate, talented developers working at a studio that offers excellent benefits and what we believe is a fantastic project. But that make us unique. What does make us special? We value the time, energy, and talent of our players and our colleagues. We want every hour spent developing and playing our games to be an incredibly rewarding and worthwhile use of your time. To that end, we are fully remote and support team members in the world.  We prioritize honesty, even when that means sharing . We strive to give everyone autonomy so they can determine how best to work and play, and we care more about what you bring to the game and studio than how many hours clocking. We believe in constant improvement across all areas – from the game itself to our production design – and are constantly re-evaluating how we spend our time to ensure that not wasting and all always working on the most important things. Finally (and importantly) dedicated to building a culture of play, which not only makes us better game makers, but also strengthens the bonds between us all.

 

How to apply:

Click apply and complete an application along with a Resume / CV. If we would like to move forward with your application, a member of the Recruiting Team will reach out to you and guide you through our process.

Escape Velocity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

Applications will be considered​ regardless ​of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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