Freelance Localization Games Tester (German Speaker)

Summary: The Freelance Localization Games Tester (German Speaker) at TransPerfect is responsible for ensuring the linguistic quality and accuracy of localized video game content through manual testing across various platforms. This role involves identifying localization issues, updating text files, and collaborating with a game testing team to enhance the overall user experience. The position requires a passion for the gaming industry and excellent attention to detail, with communication primarily in English. The tester will report to the Localisation Test Lead and contribute to the project's success through thorough testing and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Testing video games to identify and isolate localization issues impacting the overall gaming user experience.
• Updating text files with necessary information to fix grammar or spelling mistakes, consistency issues, mistranslations, and other linguistic problems.
• Following and completing Test Cases and/or Checklists to perform targeted testing and execute relevant testing processes and procedures.
• Reporting and verifying issues found during testing using different databases.
• Writing bug descriptions following company standards and client specifications.
• Working as part of a team, communicating, sharing knowledge, and further testing information through provided shared chat channels.
• Completing all other tasks deemed appropriate for the role and assigned under the project.

Key Skills:

• Excellent spelling and grammar in the German language.
• Passion for the video games industry.
• Good command of the English language.
• Excellent attention to detail and a “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Understanding of digital technologies (mobile, tablets, browser tools, etc.).
• Experience with software localization or quality assurance (desired).
• Familiarity with different testing methodologies (desired).
• Experience with game localization (desired).
• Familiarity with bug tracking databases (e.g., JIRA, Mantis) or CAT tools (e.g., SDL Trados, MemoQ) (desired).
• 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).

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