Localization QA Lead - Warsaw

TransPerfect 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 committed to staying at the forefront of technology, immersing ourselves in global gaming culture and trends, and hiring the most qualified and dynamic talent in the industry.

We take pride in our flexibility and dedication to providing comprehensive services to ensure our clients' games receive thorough care from conception to release and beyond. With offices located around the world, we have positioned ourselves to develop an in-depth understanding of every facet of gaming culture. At the same time, we are passionate gamers ourselves, with a love for the industry that fuels everything we do. This gives us the crucial knowledge needed to bring games to wider audiences worldwide.

If you're passionate about the gaming industry and want to join a dynamic team of professionals, we would like to hear from you!

Localization QA Lead - Warsaw

Overview

As a Localization QA Lead, you will have extensive expertise in gaming Quality Assurance, testing, and project team management. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the successful execution of QA projects. This involves setting up project files and processes, creating documentation as required, troubleshooting, client communication, and leading the QA project team on a daily basis.

The Localization QA Lead will report to the assigned Localization QA Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned Localization QA projects by supervising teams of Localization Games Testers and managing their daily tasks.

• Develop and refine Test Plans and Test Cases.

• Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders.

• Review and approve bug reports and text edits for quality and completeness.

• Ensure that team members are properly trained in the necessary tools and technologies for project execution.

• Mentor and guide new and existing LQA team members.

• Monitor and maintain project statistics, KPIs, and other metrics, initiating corrective or preventive actions as needed.

• Communicate and coordinate with clients' Points of Contact as required to ensure all test requirements are clear.

• Participate in client meetings as required to provide project insights.

• Ensure that all project work meets the client's quality requirements.

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Extensive experience with bug tracking databases (e.g.: JIRA, Mantis, etc.) or CAT tools (e.g., SDL Trados, MemoQ, etc.).

• Ability to multitask effectively, managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Maintain professionalism under tight deadlines.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Passion for the video games and translation industries.

• Knowledge of both current and previous generation consoles, as well as PC.

• Understanding of digital technologies, including mobile, tablets, and browser tools.

• Previous experience in Games QA, QC, and testing.

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A degree in computer science, game design, or a related field is a plus, but not required.