Localization QA Team Lead in Madrid
Summary
Leads a team of localization QA testers to ensure video games are linguistically accurate, culturally appropriate, and bug-free before release.
About Universally Speaking
At Universally Speaking (US), we partner with the world’s top game developers to ensure their Indie and AAA games are perfect before release. After years of success in the UK, we’re expanding to Madrid and we’re looking for passionate talent to join our new studio!
If you love games, quality, and leading teams, this is your chance to make an impact in a fast-growing, international company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of LQA testers across multiple languages
- Develop and implement LQA test plans, workflows, and best practices
- Oversee linguistic, functional, and cosmetic testing of localized content
- Ensure linguistic consistency, cultural appropriateness, and adherence to brand guidelines
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients and internal teams regarding LQA processes
- Allocate resources effectively and maintain project schedules
- Track and report on LQA progress, issues, and resolutions
- Assist in recruiting, training, and onboarding new LQA team members
Requirements
- Proven experience in LQA, localization, or related fields, including leadership or coordination roles
- Familiarity with LQA tools, TMS, and bug-tracking software (e.g., JIRA, TestRail)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Knowledge of linguistic nuances, cultural differences, and industry best practices
- Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Translation, Localization, or related field preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in game, software, or app localization
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Experience with automation tools for LQA is a plus
Benefits
Why Join Us?
- Work with industry-leading developers and publishers
- Take ownership of teams and processes
- Grow your career in a multicultural, expanding studio
- Permanent contract, on-site in Madrid – Alvento Business Park
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- Do you have the right to work in the Spain? yes / no
- Are you over +18 years? Some of the videogames are targeted to be played by +18 written answer
- This is an office based role, are you able to commute on a daily basis to our office in Alvento Business Park, Vía de los Poblados, 1-3 28033 Madrid ? written answer
- Can you work for 40 hours a week, from Monday to Friday, typically starting at 9:00am? written answer
- How many years of experience do you have in the gaming industry? written answer
- How many years of experience do you have in LQA, localisation or translation? written answer
- How many years of experience do you have in a lead or managerial role? written answer
- Do you experience any discomfort using VR? Note: VR is not a requirement for this position. written answer
- Do you have the NIE? yes / no
- Do you have the Spanish Social Security Number? yes / no