Japanese Games Tester Liverpool

Play it. Break it. Perfect it. At Universally Speaking, you don’t just play games – you make them flawless. We’re looking for linguistic perfectionists who live for precision and care deeply about great gaming experiences. You’ll dive into new worlds, spot every linguistic bug, and make sure every word, phrase, and line feels right. It’s hands‑on, fast‑paced, and it’s all about ensuring players across the globe get the best possible version of the game.

What you’ll be doing

• You’ll work side by side with talented testers, translators and developers, reporting issues clearly and working relentlessly to make sure they’re fixed.
• You’ll guard language in every game you touch, making sure every word, menu and in‑game message feels natural, accurate and culturally appropriate.
• You’ll test games like a pro, following our proven LQA methods that define the industry standard for linguistic quality.
• Your reports will make a difference: you’ll use professional bug databases to describe linguistic issues clearly, track progress and verify that fixes hit the mark.
• You’ll evolve from tester to trusted LQA expert across everything from indie gems to AAA blockbusters, owning your projects and mastering the full testing cycle from start to finish.
• You’ll write and refine test cases, document your findings and set the bar for best practices in LQA.
• You’ll collaborate with developers and fellow testers early in the process, helping shape how each game’s localisation is tested and improved.
• You’ll constantly look for smarter, faster, better ways to do things, taking initiative to optimise workflows, share knowledge and raise the standard for everyone around you.

What you’ll bring to the game

• You’re someone who notices the smallest details others miss, you can’t rest until everything’s perfect and you speak language with confidence both written and spoken.
• Games are your thing: you live them, breathe them, and care how they sound, look and feel.
• You thrive in a team that moves fast and works under pressure, never losing focus or quality along the way.
• You’re proactive, determined, and naturally curious about how things work.
• You’re nimble with tech – comfortable using databases, spreadsheets, testing tools and the usual suspects in MS Office.
• Organisation and accuracy are your companions.
• And of course you already have the right to work in the UK; these positions are not eligible for sponsorship.
• This role needs you in the office, part of the action, not remote.

Extra Points for

• Experience in LQA, translation or proofreading – you’ve seen how words take shape across languages.
• Familiarity with translation systems.
• Previous use of test case management tools or text editing platforms.
• An understanding of gaming trends and the culture behind them.
• A degree in linguistics or a related field – it’s a great background but not a deal‑breaker.

What's in it for you?

• A chance to turn your passion for games into a full‑time career, getting hands‑on with titles before anyone else does.
• A dynamic, international team where creativity and precision go hand in hand.
• You’ll work with people who share your obsession with quality and detail.
• Full‑time stability with a Monday‑Friday schedule, so your evenings and weekends stay yours.
• An onsite environment that keeps the buzz alive – collaborate face to face with talented testers and developers in our modern office based in 5th Floor, The Watson Building, 4 Renshaw St, Liverpool L1 2SA.
• Opportunities to grow your skills through real‑world experience in LQA, translation technology, and project management.
• A culture built around teamwork, learning and the satisfaction of knowing you help shape how millions of players experience their favourite games.

We don’t just make games better – we make work better too. At Universally Speaking Liverpool, you’ll enjoy benefits designed to support your growth, wellbeing and career journey.

• Career growth and learning opportunities to help you level up professionally.
• Paid training with leading specialists in the games industry – learn from the best.
• A culture built on diversity, equity and inclusion – your voice always matters here.
• A rewarding referral program – bring great people in and get recognised for it.

Ready to join the game? If reading this made you think, “That’s me,” then we want to hear from you. Apply now and start shaping the worlds players will explore next. At Universally Speaking, we’re always scouting for language talent from every corner of the globe. So even if this role isn’t a perfect match, share it with your friends who live for games and language as much as you do because we’re always expanding our team of multilingual heroes. Your journey starts here. Let’s make games unforgettable, together. At Universally Speaking, diversity makes our worlds richer. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming every background, culture and perspective. What matters to us is your skill, passion and drive to make great games even better. So whoever you are, wherever you’re from, if you love language and games, you’ll find a place here to grow, create and belong.