About the role
About the Company
Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider founded in 2009. The company operates 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.
About the Role
As a Localization QA Game Tester, you will work within the Localization Quality Assurance team to review localized games in their entirety, including translated text, images, and user interfaces. You will work in a multilingual project team to ensure games are free from grammatical errors and cultural inconsistencies while ensuring accurate localization for the target language. Testing is conducted across various platforms, including PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation VR2, and mobile/tablet devices.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a global project team.
- Identify and correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other language errors.
- Ensure adherence to console manufacturer guidelines.
- Log details of errors and issues, providing improvement suggestions.
- Ensure accurate translation within context and maintain consistency in terminology and imagery.
- Identify missing or incorrect content and ensure proper display/format of dates, calendars, and characters.
- Write reports on errors and bugs found and perform ad hoc translation.
- Oversee the quality of work, collaborate with the team, and contribute to project success.
Requirements
- Language: Fluency in EU Spanish and conversational proficiency in English.
- Experience: No professional experience required.
- Cultural Awareness: Strong cultural understanding of the language of application.
- Computer Literacy: Proficient in using computers, with specific emphasis on Excel.
- Research Skills: Robust Internet research skills.
- Technical Experience: Previous experience using different software, applications, and websites.
- Skills: Excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely within project teams.
What We Offer
- Full training and the opportunity to work on global game clients, titles, projects, and technology.
- Attractive remuneration, holidays, regular team competitions with prizes, and an extensive social calendar.
- Collaborative, international, and multilingual work environment.
- Supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, all ages, ethnicities, religions, and disabilities.
- Dedicated employee well-being program.
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
Working Conditions
- Format: Fully onsite.
- Schedule: 8:00am to 5:00pm Portugal Business Hours.
- Application Requirement: All applications must be submitted in English.