Games LQA Lead

3 weeks ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom Alpha CRC Ltd. Full time

Working with Alpha CRC: Where language matters

Job title: Games LQA Lead

Location: Barcelona (Spain) or Cambridge (UK)
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, in-house

Office environment with the possibility of remote work arrangements.

  • Standard work hours with additional hours as needed to meet project deadlines.
  • Occasional travel may be required for team meetings, conferences, or industry events.
Tasks

The Linguistic QA Test Lead is responsible for leading the Linguistic Quality Assurance team in the testing of all game projects to ensure the delivery of high-quality localized gaming experiences. This role involves overseeing the development and execution of linguistic test plans, managing LQA personnel, and working closely with localization and development teams to identify, report, and troubleshoot linguistic bugs and issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in linguistic testing, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for gaming and languages.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Linguistic QA testers, providing guidance and support to ensure effective testing strategies and high performance.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive LQA test plans and strategies for all game projects, ensuring thorough coverage of linguistic aspects and efficient testing processes.
  • Collaborate with localization, production, and development teams to understand game features and updates, ensuring alignment between LQA activities and project goals.
  • Oversee the identification, documentation, and tracking of linguistic bugs and defects, working closely with developers and translators to prioritize and resolve issues.
  • Establish and maintain LQA metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of testing efforts and the quality of the localized products.
  • Stay up to date with the latest linguistic testing tools, methodologies, and industry trends to continuously improve the LQA process.
  • Facilitate communication between LQA team members and other departments to ensure transparency and alignment.
  • Participate in the hiring, training, and professional development of LQA staff.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory standards related to game localization and linguistic quality assurance.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Translation, Game Development, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in linguistic testing, with at least 2 years in a QA leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of LQA methodologies, tools, and processes in the gaming industry.
  • Experience with various gaming platforms (PC, consoles, mobile) and genres.
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Strong leadership abilities with a track record of successfully managing and motivating teams.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with bug tracking software (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla) and test management tools.
  • Passion for gaming, languages, and a commitment to quality.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples. Please include specific examples of previous work in games LQA and any notable projects or achievements in the field.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alpha CRC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.



Alpha has been at the forefront of the translation, localization and now globalisation industries since 1987, and is a global localization provider.

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