Localization QA Team Lead in Madrid
Posted 21 days ago
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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Universally Speaking is a trusted global outsourcing partner to the games industry, specialising in QA, Localisation, Audio, and Customer Support. With over 20 years of experience, we work closely with our clients as an extension of their internal teams, delivering high-quality services that help bring outstanding gaming experiences to players worldwide. With studios in the UK and Spain, we operate across multiple time zones through flexible shift patterns and a diverse international talent pool, allowing us to adapt seamlessly to our clients’ needs. Our reputation for quality is reflected in long-standing partnerships with some of the industry’s leading publishers, developers, and platform holders. We support projects of all sizes, from AAA titles to indie productions. Our teams have contributed to creating memorable experiences for players around the globe. We approach every project with care and attention, because if it matters to our clients, it matters to us.
Key team members
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