Hybrid Dutch LQA Specialist

at Keywords Studios

• Job title: Dutch LQA Specialist
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Suginami City, Japan

About the role

• Dutch LQA Specialist analyzing in-game text for linguistic accuracy and reporting bugs at Keywords Studios. Reviewing Dutch localization to ensure cultural context and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Verify linguistic accuracy of text in all tested products, and check for typographical, grammatical and punctuation errors. Testing includes, but is not limited to, a full game or partial game update, in-game offers, websites, social media posts etc.
• Correctly report discovered bugs, and/or propose fixes for errors in the localized text.
• Cross-check whether bug fixes or proposed text changes are correctly implemented and have fixed the originally reported issues.
• Become an expert of in-game content and mechanics, and be able to identify where certain textual components would appear in-game.
• Manage to build a test case together with other members of the LQA team for a partial update or potential new game, based on existing templates.
• Manage to identify priorities within testing depending on the scope (e.g. a live launch, or a beta test).
• Build a good working relationship with the linguists and other LQA Specialists on the team. Strong communication skills are key.
• Have a basic understanding of the mechanics of the other languages on the team.
• Help and backup the Dutch translator in the team on linguistic tasks when required.

Requirements

• Native level Dutch speaker.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both in Dutch and English.
• Passion for the video game industry and game localization.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Proficient PC knowledge, including knowledge of MS office products is essential (basic knowledge of excel, or willingness to learn)
• Experience as either freelance or in-house translator from English to Dutch is essential.
• The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in English and your native language.
• Strong interest in fantasy literature and media, science fiction and/or pop culture.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Used to working with different cultures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to cope under pressure and to work to tight deadlines.
• Teamwork-oriented and collaborative.
• University Degree. Equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in related field is an advantage.
• Familiarity with CAT tool software, (e.g. Memsource/Phrase, MemoQ) an advantage.
• Familiarity with LQA testing and using bug tracking software (e.g. Jira) 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
• Free Japanese lesson
• Holiday:** full weekly two-day system (Saturday and Sunday), public holiday, annual paid leave, congratulations and condolences holiday etc.