LQA Tester (Gamedev)

TL;DR

LQA Tester (Gamedev): Testing linguistic quality in games from indie to AAA titles with an accent on spotting bugs in text, menus, and dialogues ensuring natural, accurate, and culturally appropriate language. Focus on reporting issues in bug databases, writing and refining test cases, verifying fixes, and collaborating with developers and testers.

Onsite in Liverpool, UK office. Must have the right to work in the UK; positions not eligible for sponsorship. Not remote.

Company

Provider of industry-standard Linguistic Quality Assurance (LQA) services for games, working hands-on with titles before release.

What you will do

• Collaborate with testers, translators, and developers to report linguistic issues clearly and ensure fixes are implemented.
• Guard language quality in games, making text, menus, and messages feel natural, accurate, and culturally appropriate.
• Test games using proven LQA methods, documenting findings and verifying resolutions in professional bug databases.
• Write and refine test cases, own projects from start to finish, and evolve into LQA expert.
• Participate early in localization processes to shape testing and improvements.
• Optimize workflows, share knowledge, and raise standards for linguistic quality.

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK; no sponsorship available.
• Onsite in Liverpool office; not remote.
• Native-level proficiency in a target language and confident spoken/written English.
• Exceptional attention to detail and passion for games.
• Thrive in fast-paced team environment under pressure.
• Proficient with databases, spreadsheets, testing tools, and MS Office; strong organization skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in LQA, translation, or proofreading.
• Familiarity with translation systems and test case management tools.
• Understanding of gaming trends and culture.
• Degree in linguistics or related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic international team focused on creativity, precision, teamwork, and quality.
• Full-time Monday-Friday schedule with evenings/weekends free.
• Modern onsite office in Liverpool for face-to-face collaboration.
• Paid training with industry specialists and career growth in LQA and project management.
• Culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and rewarding referrals.