Company profile:

Keywords Studios is an international technical and creative services provider to the global video games industry. 

Established in 1998 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Keywords now has over 50 studios located across Europe, North America, South America and Asia. We provide integrated art production, engineering, audio services, testing, localization and player support services across 50 languages and 14 game platforms to a blue-chip client base in more than 20 countries. We have a strong market position, providing services to 23 of the top 25 most prominent games companies. With over 5,000 passionate gaming employees around the world, we provide services to video game developers and publishers alike.

Role Overview:

The Dutch Supercell LQA Specialist will analyse in-game text to validate grammar, syntax, spelling and proper localization on mobile platforms. In addition, they will also review and perform exhaustive Dutch language tests to ensure the localized product respects the cultural aspects of a game’s target market, remains in context and is consistent throughout.

The Dutch Supercell LQA Specialist is responsible for testing, identifying, and reporting bugs, as well as suggesting fixes to potential bugs relating to language, text implementation and user interface (UI) issues. This role involves collaboration with linguists and the LQA team to ensure the highest linguistic standards of Supercell games.

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.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, please understand that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

By providing your information in this application, you understand that we will collect and process your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. For more information, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice at https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: Tokyo, Japan, Asia Pacific

Area of Work: Localization, QA Testing Services

Service: Globalize

Employment Type: 12 months contract (renewable)

Working Pattern: Hybrid