Keywords International - Active Vacancies

IT Systems Administrator (MONTREAL)

Main responsibilities (non-exhaustive list): 

- Assist Testing team leads in configuring hardware and software for each project. 
- Develop, implement & review company IT strategy 
- Installation, upgrading, administration, configuration and maintenance of Windows Server 2003/2008 R2,
including Active Directory. 
- Installation, administration, configuration and maintenance of Microsoft Exchange 2010. 
- Network configuration & maintenance of Wide Area Network, Firewall, Routers. 
- Hardware & software evaluation, purchasing, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance. 
- Backup, security configuration & maintenance of servers. 
- Liaison with all external contractors, suppliers and vendors for the effective procurement of products and
services. 
- Application development for company databases with different technologies. 
- System documentation. 
- Monitoring of and evaluating new technology/products. 
- Internal training of staff in Microsoft office and other technologies. 

Requirements:

- Outstanding attention to detail
- Quality focused
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills (English required)
- High level of computer literacy
- Database and Programming and scripting experience
- Strong team player
- Experience of Software Localization and Testing a definite advantage
- University Degree or equivalent qualification in related field an advantage and/or relevant experience.

Functionality QA Lead (MONTREAL)

The Functionality Quality Assurance (FQA) Lead is to be responsible for leading the quality assurance
activities for individual projects to which they are assigned. The FQA Lead is a FQA leadership role, where
the FQA Lead is responsible for mentoring, coaching, and supervising the FQA staff

Responsibilities (non-exhaustive list)

-  Oversees the creation and maintenance of project test cases, test suites, test schedule, and other
documentation needed for the successful testing efforts
-  Evaluate performance of FQA team members on their project(s)
-  Enforces testing policies, procedures and standards on the projects they have responsibility for
-  Manages day-to-day activity in the issue tracking database, including routing issues and providing feedback
to testers on the quality of their bug write-ups
-  Participates in staffing plans related to the FQA Lead’s project(s), and is responsible for day-to-day
coaching of testers on their team
-  Contributes to the ongoing effort to refine and maintain processes, policies and procedures related to the
overall FQA effort
-  Performs other tasks at the discretion of the FQA Manager

Experience / Education / Skills  

Work Experience:
-  Minimum of five years video game testing experience
-  Minimum of one year leading teams of testers either formally or informally

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification:
-  High School diploma or equivalent work experience, college degree preferred

Knowledge/Skills:
-  Demonstrates strong familiarity with QA processes and procedures
-  Strong familiarity with compliance testing in one or more video game platforms (PC, Microsoft, Sony,
Nintendo, mobile)
-  Proven experience in leading small to large groups of testers
-  Solid PC skills, including ability to use Microsoft Office products, bug tracking software, and SDK/Debug
tools from platform manufacturers
-  Good verbal and written communication skills
-  Detail focused
-  Excellent Knowledge of video game development industry

Localization Project Manager (Dublin)

Project Managers - Localization 

Due to continuing growth, Keywords International, a leading Video Games Localization company, headquartered in
Dublin Ireland, with facilities in Montreal, Tokyo & Rome, are looking for Localization Project Managers
to manage multiple localization projects of different sizes, genres, platforms for multiple clients
simultaneously and ensure their profitable, quality delivery within the timeframe agreed with the client. The
project scopes we have are diverse and are a range of both on-site and off site client projects, which can
provide great exposure and learnings to current and next generation technologies.  
 
The LPM is responsible for the profitable delivery of localization projects.  The role covers all aspects of
project managment including:
 
Project Initiation
Work closely with sales, customer management and the client directly to understand the scope of and
requirements for each project 
Advise clients on best practices and agree on project processes and timelines
Liaise with the company’s Business Development Manager/COO in order to set up a quotation that will satisfy
the needs of the client 
Lead project planning process and “kick-off” meetings and ongoing project-related meetings, as needed
 
Client Relationship
Work closely with clients’ Localisation Project manager or similar to solicit, receive and clarify project
specifications 
Liaise with clients to understand their goals and expectations, and anticipate/address client needs and
concerns to prevent issues
Communicate regularly and professionally with the clients LPM or similar to discuss the performance of the
projects 
Communicate regularly with the client through email, phone calls and periodic meetings in order to get
detailed feedback so as to timely and efficiently proceed with any necessary corrective
actions/changes/improvements.
 
Project Planning
Estimate and plan projects from start to finish, with built-in contingencies.
Develop effective working relationships and ongoing management processes for each project. 
Define the deliverables, resource requirements and work plan for the project. 
Project Resourcing
Working with the HR Manager, ensure each of their projects are resourced effectively taking into account the
best available resources and the costs of the resources.
Select, instruct and manage internal and external resources in order to ensure the right resources are used
and that they perform according to the project instructions, client expectations and the company's QA
procedures
Work with HR to ensure utilization of the most appropriate resources to meet client expected quality
standards

Project Management
Monitor responsibilities in a given project (localization plan, post mortems, resources, submissions, etc.)
Implement and maintain project scheduling and resource allocation together with Language Lead (when
applicable) and Localization Manager and COO
Continuously manage and adapt the work plan and resources required in consultation and agreement with the
client.
 
A full scope of the role remit can be provided for interested candidates.

Japanese to English in-house translator

Keywords International, a leading video game localization company, is currently looking for Japanese to
English In-House language specialists 

The ideal candidate is a native English speaker with a degree in Translation or equivalent experience. Please
refrain from applying if you are not meeting those requirements. 

Professionalism, creativity,  pro-activity, flexibility and enthusiasm are key to this role. You will
translate, review and proofread texts in your mother tongue, create glossaries and manage terminology
 
Your Responsibilities
• Translate, review and proofread texts in your mother tongue
• Create glossaries, manage terminology and create guidelines. 
• Perform Quality Assurance tasks. 
• Be responsible for all linguistic aspects in support of our customers and help them achieve the best
possible quality products. 
Requirements
• Excellent fluency in your mother tongue 
• Outstanding attention to detail 
• Quality focused 
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills and the ability to write accurate, unambiguous and
concise documentation in English are essential 
• Understanding and experience (not necessarily professional) of interactive games and games consoles is
essential 
• High level of computer literacy 
• Strong team player 
• Experience of Software Localization a definite advantage 
• University Degree or equivalent qualification in related field and/or relevant experience

Localization QA Lead

Due to continuing growth, Keywords International are looking for strong Test Leads, ideally with experience of
the Video Gaming industry.

In essence - you will be responsible for building and executing the test plan on a single project. You will
play a key role in generating test plans that cover all areas of the game, managing the workload and
relationships with the clients and providing accurate and detailed metrics/feedback to project stakeholders,
internal and external.

The main area of responsibilities are:

Test plan creation and maintenance
Construct and execute rigorous test plans that meet clients' expectations and are in-line with
Keywords' quality targets.
Manage their execution and ensure the required level of test coverage attained in each test phase.

Test case maintenance
Ensure that test cases/checklists are constantly maintained and updated.

Bug vetting
Triage and verify incoming bug reports and forward them to the correct assignee.
Review the reported bugs for completeness, consistency and clarity, with a particular focus on eliminating
ambiguity and ensuring compliance to clients' guidelines.

Result integrity
Ensure that no major bugs, flaws or issues remain in the signed-off product and report them or concerns as
early as possible, ensure that the final product is compliant with the official standards and ready for
submission.

Problem solving
Enjoy pursuing and solving problems, escalate critical risks and issues to the Project Manager and provide
suggestion on how to resolve them.

Customer communication
Timely and professional customer communication.
Accurate reporting of test progress and project status on a daily basis.
Proactive communication about any issue that is blocking the team's progress or may pose a risk to the
targeted deadline/submission as early as possible.

Team leading
Daily supervision of all test team members.
Create a harmonized and enjoyable team environment.
Responsiveness to project and product risk in managing day to day test activities and prioritizing tasks.
Take notice of overall progress and note worthy findings to report to project coordinator/client on a daily
basis.

And much more...!

In order to be successful you will require the following:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of the software development life cycle and how it applies to QA
Experience using development environment testing tools
Excellent MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong observational skills, analytical and detail oriented
Proactive in completing tasks and escalating issues appropriately
Strong problem solving skills
Excellent organizational skills
Strong decisional skills
Strong interpersonal skills

English to Japanese Translator (MONTREAL)

We are looking for an English to Japanese translator

Preferably living in Montreal, candidates should have experience with translation within the gaming industry.

Compliance Tester - Nintendo specialist (MONTREAL)

A Compliance Tester – Nintendo specialist is responsible for the development, maintenance and execution of
specialized and technical testing procedures and support services for Nintendo titles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Maintain expert-level knowledge pertaining to Nintendo technical requirements, ensuring that any changes are
reflected in the test cases database.
* Maintain test cases and knowledgebase; execute efficient, thorough and pertinent testing and issue
reporting.
* Assist in prioritising work accordingly within the project schedule and ensure compliance with all Nintendo
standards.
* Training and mentoring experienced functionality testers in Nintendo compliance standards.
* Support different QA departments with Nintendo compliance related queries.

BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS
* Several years of experience as a Nintendo Compliance Tester
* High school diploma (College or University preferred) 
* Proven track record of successfully working within a QA environment
* Good knowledge of software development processes and technical understanding of video game elements.
* Excellent knowledge of standard office tools, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; must be fluent in English.
* Positive and professional attitude under pressure
* A meticulous approach to tasks; ability to work as part of a team or as an individual

Localisation Engineer

Opportunities for experienced Localisation Engineers to work on industry leading client projects in Dublin
(South City), on short & long term projects.

Scope of role:

Project scope analysis of software to map out actions required.
Working with resource editor tools to isolate and fix defects.
Understanding and writing of batch files.
Troubleshooting and fixing technically challenging issues in localized version of products.  

Your background:

A well-rounded background across QA and Localisation practices and the capability to understand broad, complex
systems.
Experience in set-up and testing of software on a variety of operating systems and locales.
Proven track record of working on International localisation projects, including testing in multiple
languages.
Conversant with linguistic reviews or translations a distinct advantage.
Ability to write clear and concise bugs and detailed test plans.
Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, Trados, SDLX, Catalyst, Passolo & WorldServer.

Mexican localisation tester (MONTREAL)

As a Localisation QA Tester, you are responsible for testing, identifying, recording and suggesting fixes to
potential bugs in video game programs relating to language issues, UI issues and compliance issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database.
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language.
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process.
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly.
Ensure that correct terminology is used.

Skills / Attributes Required

Must be native speaker
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Excellent written and spoken English
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in English.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Must have experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
University Degree, equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in related field an advantage.

Dutch Localisation Tester (MONTREAL)

As a Localisation QA Tester, you are responsible for testing, identifying, recording and suggesting fixes to
potential bugs in video game programs relating to language issues, UI issues and compliance issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database.
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language.
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process.
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly.
Ensure that correct terminology is used.

Skills / Attributes Required

Must be native speaker
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Excellent written and spoken English
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in English.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Must have experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
University Degree, equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in related field an advantage.

Brazilian Localisation Tester (MONTREAL)

As a Localisation QA Tester, you are responsible for testing, identifying, recording and suggesting fixes to
potential bugs in video game programs relating to language issues, UI issues and compliance issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database.
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language.
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process.
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly.
Ensure that correct terminology is used.

Skills / Attributes Required

Must be native speaker
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Excellent written and spoken English
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in English.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Must have experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
University Degree, equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in related field an advantage.

Recruitment Specialist

Keywords International, a leading provider of multilingual, outsourced services to the  interactive
entertainment industry, is currently looking for a Recruitment Specialist to be based in Dublin.

Accustomed to recruiting large numbers of people from Ireland and across Europe, the ideal candidate will have
a proven track record from within the same or similar environment (such as customer care/call centre
industry).. 

The successful candidate will be required to source suitable candidates for temporary and contract based
roles, both within Ireland and the EU. 

Duties include: 

* Maintaining recruitment database
* Recommending suitable advertising channels and placing job advertisements
* Tracking and researching potential applicants 
* Conducting thorough interviews including, pre-placement verification 
* Workforce planning 
* Recruitment planning 
* Organising recruitment events

The ideal candidate will have:

* Recruitment experience - ideally gained in a high volume in-house model, or an agency temporaries desk  
* Must have thorough understanding of all areas of recruitment including employment law. 
*Experience in hiring European and non-European nationals for project-based contracts

Accounts Specialist

Overall Purpose of Job
The successful candidate will be a vital part of the overall administrative and financial function within our
company. The role will require the desired candidate to show initiative and drive to succeed within our fast
growing global business. This will requires showing a keen enthusiasm to improve current work practices and
policies as well as looking improving efficiencies both financial and operational.

Main duties & responsibilities:
• Timely management of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Reconciliation of the key control ledgers
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual audit file
• Assisting in Monthly Payroll Processing
• Ensure all statutory returns and filing deadlines are met.
• Filing accounting and other information accurately and correctly in the manner required and ensuring good
housekeeping and good practice in relation to all office systems.

Essential Competencies:
 Self motivated and managing – able to work in isolation, as well as part of a small team.
 Tolerance of ambiguity – able to work in an environment where structures and procedures are ever
evolving.
 Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written
 Commercial acumen.
 Good working knowledge of Sage Line 50, MicroPay, Outlook, Excel and Word

Education & Experience:

Experience in working in a busy accounts department is essential – ideally over numerous years
Accounting qualification is desired (IATI a minimum or studying for professional qualification).
Must be able to work within Ireland and hold all the necessary documentation to do so.

Localization Vendor Administrator

Working in over 30 languages, Keywords is a fast growing, leading provider of localisation services to the
Video games and Software Localisation markets worldwide. Reporting to the Localisation Manager, the duties and
responsibilities of the Localization Vendor Administrator involve all standard aspects of building and
managing the Company’s external translation, editing, DTP and in-country recording resources.

The main responsibility of the role is to source and manage a global pool of qualified linguistic
professionals, to ensure that our projects are flawlessly completed within exacting timeframes. You will be
talking to individuals from a multitude of different countries, with English being the common language, so
fluency with the English language is essential. The main aspects of the role are as follows:

• Lead vendor selection, negotiations and overall vendor operations strategy.
• Manage the overall performance of the vendor workforce in terms of cost, quality and delivery of service.

• Lead regular business reviews and any vendor relationship management activities.
• Oversee workforce planning and budgeting activities in coordination with Localization Department and
provide regular reports.
• Work closely with various internal groups to understand business requirements, implement new processes and
contribute to ongoing process improvements.

You will need:

Third level education
Thorough knowledge of the localisation industry
Previous purchasing/vendor management experience desirable
Excellent verbal communication skills, with the credibility to negotiate effectively with individuals from
different nationalities.
Excellent report writing skills in the English language
Experience of using databases and strong Excel skills.

German video gamer tester (MONTREAL)

Responsibilities:
 
Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database. 
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language. 
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing.

Brazilian-Portuguese Translator (freelance)

We are looking for freelance Brazilian Portuguese translators for ongoing casual games translations.

Preferably living in Ireland or Europe (note that this is required for time zone 
reasons, as our deadlines are quite tight), candidates should have experience 
of translating games and be available during the day on a regular basis.

Turkish Video Games Tester - temporary

Responsibilities:
 
Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database. 
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language. 
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process. 
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly. 
Ensure that correct terminology is used. 
 
Requirements:
 
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in your native language.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
a definite advantage.
University Degree, equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in related field an advantage.
 
 
We are situated in Leopardstown, Dublin 18, in close proximity to the LUAS Central Park stop.  There is a
canteen and ample parking on site.

Japanese tester

Responsibilities:
 
Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database. 
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language. 
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process. 
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly. 
Ensure that correct terminology is used. 
 
Requirements:
 
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in your native language.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
a definite advantage.
 
 
We are situated in Leopardstown, Dublin 18, in close proximity to the LUAS Central Park stop.  There is a
canteen and ample parking on site.

Thai Video Games Tester (Tokyo)

Responsibilities:
 
Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database. 
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language. 
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process. 
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly. 
Ensure that correct terminology is used. 
 
Requirements:
 
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in your native language.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
a definite advantage.
University Degree, equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in related field an advantage.

Location: Tokyo

Simplified Chinese Video Games Tester (Tokyo)

Responsibilities:
 
Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database. 
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language. 
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process. 
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly. 
Ensure that correct terminology is used. 
 
Requirements:
 
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in your native language.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
a definite advantage.
University Degree, equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in related field an advantage.

Location: Tokyo

Japanese In-House Language Specialist (Tokyo)

Keywords International, a leading multilanguage vendor specialised in localisation and translation services
for the Games and multimedia sector is seeking a Japanese Language Specialist for its office in Tokyo. 
 
The successful candidate will meet the following requirements: 
 
Mother tongue: Japanese
Degree in translation or experience of at least 2 years in the localization industry is desirable
Excellent knowledge of English
Excellent computer skills
Team player
Commitment to quality, performance and client satisfaction
Any other language and experience in the games industry are considered a plus
 
The successful candidate will take care of translations, reviews and QAs, and will be involved in some project
management as well. Excellent package offered according to experience. 
 
Please send cv specifying  Language Specialist in the subject field.

Freelance Translator

Our ideal candidates are already experienced in localization and already acquainted in particular with
software localization production cycles. 

 All our freelance translators meet three fundamental pre-requisites: they are native speakers, passionate
gamers, and have localization experience (not necessarily in the videogame industry). When sending your
application, please make sure to list any specialization in particular fields (MMO, sport, simulation games,
music) or any hobby. These are all added values taken in great consideration for project assignments.
 
As part of our selection procedure, shortlisted candidates will be asked to carry out a translation test. 
 
We welcome applications in the following languages:
 


Brazilian Portuguese
Chinese
Czech
Danish
Dutch
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hebrew
Hungarian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Latam
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian 
Russian
Serbian
Slovenian
Spanish
Swedish
Turkish

Korean Video Games Tester (Tokyo)

Responsibilities:
 
Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database. 
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language. 
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process. 
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly. 
Ensure that correct terminology is used. 
 
Requirements:
 
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in your native language.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
a definite advantage.
University Degree, equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in related field an advantage.

Location: Tokyo

Traditional Chinese Video Games Tester (Tokyo)

Responsibilities:
 
Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database. 
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language. 
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process. 
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly. 
Ensure that correct terminology is used. 
 
Requirements:
 
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in your native language.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
a definite advantage.
University Degree, equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in related field an advantage.

Location: Tokyo

Japanese Video Games Tester (Tokyo)

Responsibilities:
 
Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database. 
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language. 
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process. 
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly. 
Ensure that correct terminology is used. 
 
Requirements:
 
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in your native language.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
a definite advantage.
University Degree, equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in related field an advantage.

Location: Tokyo

Arabic Video Games Tester - temporary

Responsibilities:
 
Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database. 
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language. 
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process. 
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly. 
Ensure that correct terminology is used. 
 
Requirements:
 
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in your native language.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
a definite advantage.
University Degree, equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in related field an advantage.
 
 
We are situated in Leopardstown, Dublin 18, in close proximity to the LUAS Central Park stop.  There is a
canteen and ample parking on site.

French Video Games tester

Responsibilities:
 
Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database. 
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language. 
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process. 
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly. 
Ensure that correct terminology is used. 
 
Requirements:
 
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in your native language.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
a definite advantage.

Greek Games Tester

Responsibilities:
 
Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database. 
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language. 
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process. 
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly. 
Ensure that correct terminology is used. 
 
Requirements:
 
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in your native language.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
a definite advantage.

Portuguese Video Games Tester

Responsibilities:
 
Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database. 
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language. 
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process. 
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly. 
Ensure that correct terminology is used. 
 
Requirements:
 
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in your native language.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
a definite advantage.

Polish Video Games tester

Responsibilities:
 
Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database. 
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language. 
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process. 
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly. 
Ensure that correct terminology is used. 
 
Requirements:
 
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in your native language.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
a definite advantage.
 
 
We are situated in Leopardstown, Dublin 18, in close proximity to the LUAS Central Park stop.  There is a
canteen and ample parking on site.

Swedish Video Games Tester

Responsibilities:
 
Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database. 
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language. 
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process. 
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly. 
Ensure that correct terminology is used. 
 
Requirements:
 
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in your native language.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
a definite advantage.
 
 
We are situated in Leopardstown, Dublin 18, in close proximity to the LUAS Central Park stop.  There is a
canteen and ample parking on site.

Finnish Video Games tester

Responsibilities:
 
Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database. 
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language. 
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process. 
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly. 
Ensure that correct terminology is used. 
 
Requirements:
 
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in your native language.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
a definite advantage.
University Degree, equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in related field an advantage.
 
 
We are situated in Leopardstown, Dublin 18, in close proximity to the LUAS Central Park stop.  There is a
canteen and ample parking on site.

Danish Video Games Tester

Responsibilities:
 
Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database. 
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language. 
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process. 
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly. 
Ensure that correct terminology is used. 
 
Requirements:
 
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in your native language.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
a definite advantage.
University Degree, equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in related field an advantage.
 
 
We are situated in Leopardstown, Dublin 18, in close proximity to the LUAS Central Park stop.  There is a
canteen and ample parking on site.

Vendor Manager

Localisation Vendor Manager - South Dublin 

Vendor Manager - Localisation Industry 
Working in over 30 languages, the Company is a fast growing, leading provider of localisation services to the
Video games and Software Localisation markets worldwide. Reporting to the Localisation Manager, the duties and
responsibilities of the Vendor Manager involve all standard aspects of building and managing the Company’s
external translation, editing, DTP and in-country recording resources. 
Main Duties & Responsibilities: 
Support 
Define and maintain minimum requirements of freelance translators and agencies (vendors) for working with the
Company
Actively recruit and onboard new localisation resources to the qualified pool.
Set up payment terms and account details with the accounts team.
Ensure that all projects are fully resourced with vendors best qualified for the nature of each project in a
timely fashion.
Work with the Localisation and Audio project managers to ensure a balanced and best fit allocation of projects
to the vendors.
Work closely with all external resources to continually improve the quality and responsiveness of their
service delivery to the Company
Negotiate terms and conditions and secure best terms for the Company
Perform regular reviews of terms to ensure the vendor base keeps track with market demands.
Work closely with Project Managers and Project Leaders in dealing with any vendor issues
 
Support Tools and Process team and Project Managers in prioritising and implementing new processes and/or
products with external vendors, in order to increase efficiencies. Follow up on resulting impact and report on
performance.
 
Maintain vendor pool  database (contact information, availability, work hours, key strengths, score and track
performance across projects, terms of business, key notes etc) 
Work with Business Development Managers on new opportunities
Supply and Quality Management 
Evaluate project scope and make vendor recommendations accordingly. 
Identifying and qualifying suitable language and production partners following predefined selection
procedures. 
Manage and maintain assessments for potential vendors 
Manage vendor quality system, including weekly and monthly reporting to the localisation management team 
Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities to drive increased service, quality and productivity

Ensure sufficient resources are available based on prospective work 
Financial 
Negotiate competitive rates and identify opportunities for strategic pricing models 
Purchase effectively from both companies and individuals (translators) 
Monthly Financial reporting of spend and profitability 
Requirements: 
University degree level education
Thorough knowledge of the localisation industry 
Previous purchasing/vendor management experience desirable 
Strong financial management experience and excellent negotiation skills 
Good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills 
Problem Solver 
Customer focused 
Additional languages would be beneficial but not essential

All other opportunities

Please apply here describing that sort of position you are seeking and we will review your application for any
future opportunities.

German Video Games Tester

Responsibilities:
 
Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database. 
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language. 
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process. 
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly. 
Ensure that correct terminology is used. 
 
Requirements:
 
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in your native language.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
a definite advantage.
University Degree, equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in related field an advantage.
 
 
We are situated in Leopardstown, Dublin 18, in close proximity to the LUAS Central Park stop.  There is a
canteen and ample parking on site.

Dutch Video Games Tester

Responsibilities:
 
Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database. 
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language. 
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process. 
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly. 
Ensure that correct terminology is used. 
 
Requirements:
 
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in your native language.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
a definite advantage.
University Degree, equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in related field an advantage.
 
 
We are situated in Leopardstown, Dublin 18, in close proximity to the LUAS Central Park stop.  There is a
canteen and ample parking on site.

Norwegian Video Games Tester

Responsibilities:
 
Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database. 
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language. 
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process. 
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly. 
Ensure that correct terminology is used. 
 
Requirements:
 
Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to write accurate, unambiguous and concise documentation in your native language.
Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
Must be a team worker.
Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role
a definite advantage.
University Degree, equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in related field an advantage.
 
 
We are situated in Leopardstown, Dublin 18, in close proximity to the LUAS Central Park stop.  There is a
canteen and ample parking on site.