Full-Time
QA Localization Lead
Posted on 2/28/2023
Sports-based game development studio
Senior
Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Excellent written and verbal communication etiquette in English and another language
- Comprehensive understanding of test cycles and localization processes
- Intermediate MS Office suite, Google suite and Outlook skills
- Familiarity with databases and bug tracking tools (e.g. Helix, Xloc, Jira)
- Excellent time management, prioritization, and organization skills
- Ability to act as a positive role model for testers and willingness to maintain a positive culture
- Adaptability, empathy, and creativity solving problems
- Intermediate level using MS Office Suite and G Suite, with ability to process daily data utilizing a database
- Exceptional attention to detail with success at multitasking given multiple priorities
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 4+ years in software localization testing
- 2+ years in a leadership role with experience in team development
- Excellent communication and writing skills to communicate with many levels of colleagues in the Studio and within 2K
- Reliable with the ability to work in a team environment and independently
- Ability to lift approximately 10-20 lbs. assisted or unassisted
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time; bend at waist; and use standard office equipment
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, in both written and oral forms
- Supervise projects through the various stages of testing and milestones of their lifecycle to ensure product localization quality as well as adherence to requirements set by platform-holders. Adapt and execute the test plan, create test cases and other testing documentation to ensure thorough testing for all supported languages (other than English). Maintain and monitor databases to ensure that all bugs are written or addressed according to our best practices and are correctly actioned. Effectively check and identify platform-holders' requirements that would involve localization
- Manage projects' progress, organizing the workload across your team, establishing, and achieving deadlines. Keep all stakeholders informed, providing frequent reports and documentation to QA Management, Producers and Developers
- Manage vendors so they work in alignment with our internal standards and with our internal teams
- Identify opportunities for improving the QA Localization Department, defining new processes, and refining existing ones
- Oversee the QA Localization testing team, assist in the recruitment and training processes, evaluate staff performance. Mentor and coach team members to help them achieve their goals, providing valuable guidance and constructive feedback
- Support Managers, Producers and/or Developers, gathering requirements, answering queries, and providing all necessary documentation. Identify and inform of potential risks for the project and collaborate on issues discussion and prioritization
- Prepare and present daily reports, weekly status reports, sign-off reports, and post-mortem reports
- Associate or Bachelor degree in a related field
- Understands a video gaming environment and/or likes video games
2K’s mission is to enable all gamers to build, connect, escape and dream big with their wide array of interactive entertainment for video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices. The company is committed to maintaining and developing some of the most creative, respective and premium games in today’s gaming market.
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Novato, California
Founded
2005
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↑ 2%2 year growth
↑ 1%Benefits
Health Care Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA) Including Company Contribution
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401k Retirement Plan
Life and Disability Benefits
Group Legal Plan
Wellbeing Program
Childcare Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Generous Compassionate Leave
Companywide End of Year Break