QA Test Lead (Gaming) - Video Game Localization

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Our Berlin office is undergoing exciting expansion. We are in search of a driven and passionate Video Game QA Test Lead. The ideal candidate should possess experience in testing, previous experience in Test Lead responsibilities and can flourish in a dynamic gaming environment. This role will involve reporting directly to the Head of QA, contributing significantly to our team's success.

• Engage in thorough gameplay and testing using both methodical and experimental approaches to uncover errors or broken elements, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of the game.
• Systematically record, archive, and analyze identified errors to facilitate efficient categorization and tracking for future reference and resolution.
• Conduct comprehensive test preparation, addressing methodological, software, and hardware aspects to ensure thorough readiness.
• Experiment with in-game settings and altered states to uncover additional errors, enhancing the overall testing process by pushing the boundaries of gameplay.
• Execute previously established playtesting methods on new versions of the game to systematically catalog remaining errors, ensuring a meticulous approach to quality assurance.
• Analyze all written content (LQA and FQA), including in-game text and menus, to verify quality, consistency, and clarity, ensuring an immersive and coherent player experience.
• Lead and mentor QA testers, providing training and supervision to uphold the highest standards of performance and quality throughout the testing process.
• Creating and controlling project budgets. Performing cost tracking analysis and ensuring purchase orders and invoices are issued on time.
• Collaborating with the client and vendors to deliver projects and requests end-to-end, from quotation to delivery.
• Work closely with internal teams, fostering open communication to ensure project timelines are met while maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality and client satisfaction.

Your profile

• Possess hands-on experience as a Game Tester, with a solid understanding of Test Lead responsibilities, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of quality assurance processes.
• Exhibit outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English, enabling effective collaboration and clear reporting within the team and to Internal Teams.
• Demonstrate robust problem-solving skills coupled with excellent organizational capabilities, allowing for efficient prioritization of tasks and resolution of issues throughout the testing process.
• Have a thorough understanding of the Testing Life Cycle, including various phases and methodologies, to ensure systematic and effective testing practices.
• Share a genuine enthusiasm for video games, driving motivation and commitment to delivering high-quality gaming experiences that resonate with players.

Why us?

The heart of our success lies in our powerful, diverse team, strengthened by their care and understanding for each other. As a member of the Altagram family, you can expect to work in an exciting environment filled with passionate people who share your devotion for detail and love for games. We bring together the top talents from different levels of experience - from budding beginners, all the way up to professionals.

At Altagram everyone is celebrated for their unique backgrounds, life experiences and mindsets. We value personal growth and strive for an equal opportunity workplace that welcomes every individual. We strongly believe that when we create space for everyone's story - from wherever it originates - we will thrive as a result of this collective knowledge! Together our different perspectives will empower us on a journey towards innovation in our industry, setting new standards along the way.

Join us today so that your voice may help shape tomorrow!