Freelance Localization Games Tester - Remote (French Speaker)

TransPerfect

2d • Remote

About The Position

TransPerfect Games is seeking native French speakers to provide game localization quality assurance and client support. The role involves working as part of a game testing team to identify and address issues affecting game localization, including making text changes, writing detailed bug reports, and conducting regression testing. Testers help ensure the accuracy and linguistic quality of localized content through manual testing across various gaming platforms, working on projects ranging from independent games to AAA titles.

This is a freelance contract and a remote position. Initially, the tester must work remotely during core business hours, Monday to Friday, eight hours per day, while based at the company’s office in Warsaw. Greater flexibility may be discussed if performance is satisfactory. Applicants should submit their CV in English.

Requirements

• Regularly play games and have a passion for the video games industry.
• Native-level French, including excellent spelling and grammar.
• Good command of English for instructions, testing documentation, and team communications.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and strong work ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Understanding of digital technologies, including mobile devices, tablets, and browser tools.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Positive attitude and ability to thrive and deliver in a fast-paced, innovative, and creative environment.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in computer science, game design, or a related field.
• Availability to start immediately.
• Game testing experience.
• Experience with software localization or quality assurance, or a similar role in the video games or related industry.
• Familiarity with different testing methodologies.
• Experience with game localization.
• Familiarity with bug tracking systems such as JIRA, Mantis, ADO, or Bugzilla, or CAT tools such as SDL Trados or MemoQ.

Responsibilities

• Identify, isolate, document, and fix localization or linguistic issues, and verify fixes using test tools or databases.
• Follow and complete test cases and checklists to conduct targeted testing and carry out relevant testing processes and procedures.
• Write bug descriptions according to company standards and client specifications.
• Apply knowledge of target-market user preferences to inform the client’s product.
• Proactively identify gaps in test coverage.
• Collaborate with partner teams on testing the product.
• Provide constructive feedback on gameplay, fun factor, and game balance based on knowledge of the target market.
• Complete other tasks deemed appropriate for the role.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED