German LQA Specialist

We are seeking a German LQA Specialist to join our team in Tokyo, Japan. As a German LQA Specialist, you will analyse in-game text to validate grammar, syntax, spelling and proper localization on mobile platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Verify linguistic accuracy of text in all tested products and check for typographical, grammatical and punctuation errors.
• Collaborate with German translators in the team and external vendors to ensure high standards of linguistic quality are achieved.
• Verify correct implementation of localized text and ensure that all text is correctly displayed.
• Ensure text consistency and only correct approved terminology is used.
• Assess cultural appropriateness and check politically sensitive content.
• Identify, isolate and document localization bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database.
• Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly.
• Run test cases and checklists.
• Help back up German translators in the team when required on linguistic tasks.
• Build a deep knowledge of various video games, their mechanics and debug menus.
• Collaborate with the team to create test cases based on existing templates.

Requirements:

• Native level German speaker.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both in German and English.
• Strong interest in video games and the gaming industry.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Good PC knowledge and proficient knowledge of Google Workspace is ideal.
• Ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in English and your native language.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Used to working with different cultures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to cope under pressure and to work with tight deadlines.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.
• University Degree, equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in related fields is an advantage.
• +1 year experience in localization QA is an advantage.
• Familiarity with bug tracking and/or task management platforms, such as Jira or Trello, is an advantage.
• Copywriting/Editing/Translation experience an advantage.

Benefits:

• Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, occupational accident insurance etc.
• Commuting costs are covered up to 30,000 JPY per month.
• Fukurikosei club.
• Employee Assistant Program.
• Holiday: full weekly two-day system (Saturday and Sunday), public holiday, annual paid leave, congratulations and condolences holiday etc.