Universally Speaking

Localization QA Team Lead | Manila

Universally Speaking  •  Manila, PH (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

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 Manila 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

  • Work with industry-leading developers and publishers
  • Take ownership of teams and processes
  • Grow your career in a multicultural, expanding studio
  • Contract, on-site in Manila – Alabang Town Center
Universally Speaking

About Universally Speaking

Universally Speaking is one of the worlds most reputable and renowned outsource companies for games QA, Localisation and Audio. We are multi-award winning, working across all time zones, daily. We work closely with our clients and pride ourselves on our ability to become an extension of their internal teams.

With over sixteen years of experience working within the global gaming industry, Universally Speaking is one of the sectors most trusted service providers. We are recommended by the industry, for the industry.

We are a trusted partner to many of the industry’s biggest publishers, developers, and platform holders. Our business is built upon our reputation for quality. We see ourselves as complex solutions specialists.

We continue to innovate and educate the sector. We have received industry recognition from the highest authorities, have long-term relationships with clients across the globe and continuously receive new business from client referrals. We are the preferred choice of industry experts the world over.

Industry
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Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Wyboston, GB
Year Founded
2005
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