Spanish (Spain) Localization QA Tester / Proofreader in Austin, TX

About the role

Welocalize, a Welo Global brand, serves localization teams through AI-enabled multilingual content solutions that enable enterprises to operate and scale globally. We are looking for a Spanish (Spain) Localization QA Tester / Proofreader to join a long-term project in Austin, Texas. As a Linguistic Tester, you’ll help bring high-quality Spanish (from Spain) content to life and ensure it feels natural, accurate, and polished for end users.

Your main focus will be reviewing and refining localized content, making sure it reads smoothly and is free from errors. This includes checking grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, formatting, and cultural or contextual accuracy. You’ll also work hands-on with products by executing test cases, identifying localization bugs, and reporting issues through internal bug-tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Write and report relevant bugs and errors using best practices through the internal database system.
• Ability to understand and prioritize tasks and issues quickly and efficiently.
• QA various products by accurately following testing instructions and test cases.
• Discover and report defects (bugs) using client-specific bug-tracking tools.
• Evaluate translations in the context of software, mobile apps, and documentation.
• Be a subject matter expert for linguistic issues in Spanish (Spain); be able to research and resolve linguistic questions.
• Adhere to project-specific quality standards, trademarks, style guides, and client-preferred checklists and glossaries.
• Troubleshoot basic problems; be able to communicate effectively and escalate testing issues.
• Complete assigned tasks in a quality and timely manner.

Requirements

• Native language skills and cultural awareness of Spanish and Spain.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Valid visa permitting you to work in the USA.

Remote with occasional attendance at our offices in Austin, TX. W-2 (eligible for benefits based on hours worked). Monday-Friday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with a 1-hour lunch break, 35 hours per week).

Ideal backgrounds

Marketing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Translation, and/or Localization

Benefits

• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Telemedicine Benefit
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Internet reimbursement up to $25/month
• Medical Insurance (following eligibility requirements)
• Dental Insurance (following eligibility requirements)
• Vision Insurance (following eligibility requirements)
• HSA (following eligibility requirements)
• Voluntary Life Insurance (following eligibility requirements)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (following eligibility requirements)

Pay

Hourly rate: $24. Additional pay and mileage reimbursement when working onsite.