Universally Speaking (US) is a world-class partner to the games industry – its on US to make sure the game is ready for release. Our customers trust US to make sure that their amazing Indie or AAA games are perfect before they are made available to gamers.
We are excited to announce that following our 11 years of success in the UK we have opened a studio in Madrid, so if you think you may have some of the skills listed on this job advertisement, why don’t you give it a try?
If you are interested to be part of this exciting project, then you need to apply, and we will share with you the next steps to complete the screening/recruitment process.
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented German Senior Localization Quality Assurance Tester to join our growing team. As an LQA Senior Tester, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the linguistic quality and functionality of localized video game content in your native language. You will act as a key point of reference for both your language and the wider testing team, contributing to the success of projects and team growth.
Key Responsibilities
• Game Testing & Bug Reporting: Test localized games in your native language to ensure high linguistic quality and report linguistic, textual, and functional bugs using relevant bug-tracking databases.
• Language Expertise: Serve as the primary point of reference for your assigned language, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and cultural relevance.
• Team Support: Guide and support other testers, providing mentorship and linguistic assistance when required.
• Project Leading: Lead small to medium-sized LQA projects as needed, acting as the main point of contact for clients and internal teams.
• Training & Onboarding: Train new team members and provide ongoing support during their onboarding period.
• Recruitment Assistance: Evaluate language tests submitted by applicants as part of the recruitment process.
• Operational Support: Assist the LQA Team Lead and management with various tasks and initiatives to improve workflows and project outcomes.
Requirements
• Native-level fluency in German with excellent grammar, spelling, and localisation skills along with a high standard of English as this is our office spoken language.
• Strong command of English (written and verbal).
• Proven experience in LQA testing or a related localization/QA role minimum 2 years.
• Familiarity with bug-tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, DevTrack).
• Positive attitude, can-do mentality, and willingness to take initiative.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and develop within the company.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Leadership qualities and experience in mentoring or supervising others.
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience as a Senior LQA tester
• Background in localization, linguistics, or game development.
• Multilingual skills are a plus.
• Familiarity with localization tools (e.g., memoQ, SDL Trados, Xbench) is advantageous.
If you’re passionate about localization and quality assurance, and you thrive in a coordination role, we’d love to hear from you!
BenefitsWhat can we offer you?
- Opportunity to work within the industry’s biggest developers/publishers
- Interesting contacts within the gaming industry
- Role full of challenges and opportunities to turn your thoughts and ideas into reality
- Ownership of teams and processes
- Opportunity to be part of an ever-growing company and multicultural team
- A permanent contract
- Type of work will be on-site in our office based in Madrid, Alvento Business Park, Vía de los Poblados.
- Career Progression opportunities
- Business site discounts , gym and restaurants, travel perks on site such as car share / bus discounts
- Social events and celebrations
- Getting to play the latest games from around the world before release!
Skills Required
- Native-level fluency in German
- Strong command of English (written and verbal)
- Proven experience in LQA testing or a related localization/QA role
- Familiarity with bug-tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, DevTrack)
- Leadership qualities and experience in mentoring or supervising others
What We Do
Universally Speaking is one of the worlds most reputable and renowned outsource companies for games QA, Localisation and Audio. We are multi-award winning, working across all time zones, daily. We work closely with our clients and pride ourselves on our ability to become an extension of their internal teams. With over sixteen years of experience working within the global gaming industry, Universally Speaking is one of the sectors most trusted service providers. We are recommended by the industry, for the industry. We are a trusted partner to many of the industry’s biggest publishers, developers, and platform holders. Our business is built upon our reputation for quality. We see ourselves as complex solutions specialists. We continue to innovate and educate the sector. We have received industry recognition from the highest authorities, have long-term relationships with clients across the globe and continuously receive new business from client referrals. We are the preferred choice of industry experts the world over.
