Freelance Game LQA Tester, English to Malay

TransPerfect

Game Localization QA Tester at TransPerfect ensuring linguistic quality for video games. Collaborating within a testing team and reporting issues for localized content across platforms.

Posted 5/11/2026contractRemote • 🇲🇾 MalaysiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, isolate, document, and fix any localization / linguistic issues and verify fixes by using test tools or databases.
Follow and complete Test Cases / Checklists to perform targeted testing and execute relevant testing processes and procedures.
Write bug descriptions based on company standards and client specifications.
Apply knowledge of user preferences in Target Market to influence the client’s product.
Proactively look for gaps in test coverage.
Collaborate with partner teams in testing the product.
Offer constructive feedback on gameplay, fun factor, and game balance based on knowledge of target market.
Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A regular game player and passion for the video games industry.
Native level of Malay (testing language), including excellent spelling and grammar.
Good command of the Simplified Chinese and English language (instructions, testing documentation, team communications will all be in English)
Gaming LQA experience.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required (a degree in computer science, game design, or a related field is a strong plus).
Excellent attention to detail, “can-do” attitude, as well as great work ethic.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize to meet deadlines.
Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
Understanding of digital technologies (mobile, tablets, browser tools, etc.).
The ability to work well in a team environment.
The drive, positive attitude, and ability to thrive and deliver in a fast-paced, innovative, and creative environment.
Bonus if you have:
Availability to start immediately.
Game Testing experience.
Experience with software localization or quality assurance, or in a similar role in the Video Games or related industry, will be an advantage.
Familiarity with different testing methodologies.
Experience with game localization.
Familiarity with bug tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Mantis, ADO, Bugzilla, etc.) or CAT tools (e.g., SDL Trados, MemoQ, etc.).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Remote work

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Hard Skills & Tools

gaming LQA experiencegame testing experiencesoftware localizationquality assurancetesting methodologiesbug tracking systemsCAT toolsattention to detailmultitaskingprioritization

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillswritten communication skillscan-do attitudework ethicteamworkpositive attitudeability to thrive in fast-paced environmentconstructive feedbackinfluence product based on user preferencesgap identification

Certifications

high school diplomadegree in computer sciencedegree in game design