Square Enix is a leading publisher of entertainment content, known for iconic franchises such as Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Dragon Quest, NieR, Life is Strange, and Just Cause. Our mission is to create and deliver experiences that resonate deeply with the hearts and minds of our players.

You will work as part of a team under the supervision of the QA Coordinator; finding, reporting and working through errors in the assigned game; following test plans and completing assigned tasks on time. Execution of other duties under the leadership of the QA management.

Please note this role is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Requirements

Roles, Responsibilities and KPIs

• Game testing and proofreading
• Identifying and reporting linguistic errors and in-game defects
• Accuracy: Ensuring all translated content is correct and not misleading.
• Contextual Appropriateness: Verifying that the text is appropriate for the context in which it appears.
• Correct display: Confirming that the text is displayed correctly on screen
• General tasks in the area of quality assurance (QA)
• Checking anything linked to the game (e.g. website, companion app)
• Other general QA tasks

Qualification & Skills

Essential

• Excellent native German language skills and a good eye for detail
• Good communication skills in English
• Knowledge about role-playing games and console games
• Clear communication (spoken & written)
• Able to work methodically and logically
• Able to work under pressure and on time

Desirable

• Knowledge of MMORPGs (especially Final Fantasy XIV)
• Previous industry experience in QA testing
• A lively interest in computer games

Purpose & Values

• Purpose: Creating New Worlds with Boundless Imagination to Enhance People’s Lives.
• Values:

• Deliver Unforgettable Experiences
• Embrace Challenges
• Act Swiftly
• Stronger Together
• Continuously Evolve
• Cultivate Integrity

Please note that Square Enix does not accept speculative candidate submissions from recruitment agencies.

Our pledge to D&I

At Square Enix we believe in the importance of being a diverse and global company, and we stand firmly together against any forms of injustice, intolerance, harassment or discrimination. In our effort to create a truly diverse workforce, we pledge to continue to raise awareness in every step of the employee experience, from recruitment to promotions to ensure equal opportunities for all. One of our goals is to champion diversity in games and at work and work together to inspire real change.

Learning and education around D&I will be a key element for us to continue to grow as an organization. With unconscious bias training, D&I workshops and a variety of initiatives to give our employees the opportunity to be heard and be part of that change to achieve real equality. We need all our efforts to continue to build our culture of inclusion and equality.