Multilingual Localization QA Engineer

Language Business; Cork; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Accommodation support

Flight/travel coverage

Welcome incentive/gift card

Pension contribution

Onsite canteen

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Language Business in Cork, Ireland, invites multilingual professionals for a Multilingual Localization QA Engineer role. You will test software/hardware in native languages, ensuring linguistic accuracy, functionality and a high-quality user experience across global markets.

You will gain exposure to manual and automated testing, internationalization and the software development lifecycle, collaborating with engineers, linguists, QA specialists and project managers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in CS/linguistics/engineering.
• Fluency in languages listed for localization testing.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail with proactive learning mindset.
• Ability to work in an international, cross-functional team.
• Experience in software QA or localization testing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual localization testing of software and hardware interfaces in native languages.
• Test linguistic accuracy, functionality and usability of localized experiences.
• Identify, document and report defects using internal QA tools.
• Track issues to resolution and validate fixes.
• Create and maintain test cases and plans.
• Contribute to manual and automated testing activities.
• Investigate international functionality and localization issues.
• Collaborate with engineers, linguists, translators and PMs across teams.
• Participate in cross-functional testing across international QA centres.
• Analyze recurring issues and improve localization quality and processes.

Job description

Multilingual Localization QA Engineer

• Languages: Hebrew, Norwegian, Polish, Danish, Italian, Finnish, French, Dutch, German, French Canadian or Australian English
• Location: Cork, Ireland – 100% onsite
• Contract: 6 months, with potential for extension
• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary: €42,000 per annum pro rata + benefits
• Working Hours: Monday–Friday, standard business hours

The Opportunity

Our client is a world-leading technology company based in Cork, Ireland, and is looking for talented multilingual professionals to join its international Localization QA team. As a Multilingual Localization QA Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring that software and hardware products deliver a high-quality, natural and consistent experience for users across global markets.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, software testing and internationalization, collaborating with engineers, linguists, QA specialists and project managers across international teams.

The Role

You will be responsible for testing localized software and hardware experiences in your native language, identifying issues and working with international engineering and QA teams to ensure problems are investigated and resolved.
You will gain exposure to both manual and automated testing, internationalization, localization and the software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed manual localization testing of software and hardware interfaces in your native language.
• Test localized user experiences for linguistic accuracy, functionality, usability and overall quality.
• Identify, document and report software and localization defects using internal QA and bug-tracking tools.
• Track reported issues through to resolution and validate fixes.
• Design, create and maintain comprehensive test cases and test plans.
• Contribute to both manual and automated testing activities.
• Investigate international functionality and localization issues and help identify root causes.
• Work closely with software engineers, QA teams, linguists, translators and project managers to resolve issues.
• Participate in cross-functional testing activities across international software QA centres.
• Analyse recurring issues and identify opportunities to improve localization quality and testing processes.
• Help ensure products deliver a consistent, high-quality user experience across international markets.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA and localization processes.

Candidate profile

• Fluency in one of the following languages: Hebrew, Norwegian, Polish, Danish, Italian, Finnish, French, Dutch, German, French Canadian or Australian English.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, Engineering, Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• An understanding of software localization and internationalization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to identify, investigate and clearly document technical issues.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
• The ability to work effectively as part of an international, cross-functional team.
• Experience in the following would be advantageous: Software QA or quality assurance, Localization or internationalization testing
• Manual software testing, Bug tracking and defect management, Test case design and execution, Software development environments,
• Hardware or device testing
• Previous localization or QA experience is preferred but not essential for candidates with the right technical, analytical and language skills.

Contract & Salary

€42,000 per annum pro rata

• 6-month fixed-term contract, with potential for extension
• ASAP start
• Monday–Friday, standard business hours
• 100% onsite in Cork
• Relocation & Benefits
• Relocation support, where applicable
• Initial flight/travel to Ireland covered
• Accommodation support for the duration of the initial contract
• Assistance with visa/work permit processes and relocation logistics
• Pension contribution
• Welcome incentive/gift card upon joining
• Subsidised onsite canteen
• Free onsite parking
• Structured onboarding and training
• International and multicultural working environment
• Opportunity to work with a world-leading technology organisation

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to build or develop a career at the intersection of technology, QA and internationalization.
You will work alongside experienced engineers, QA professionals, linguists and project managers while gaining valuable experience in how global technology products are tested and prepared for international markets.