Spanish (Spain) Localization QA Tester / Proofreader

Welo Global; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internet reimbursement up to $25/month

Job summary

Welo Global in Austin, TX seeks a Spain Spanish Localization QA Tester to ensure high‑quality Spanish (Spain) content for a long‑term project. You will review localization, polish translations, and verify fixes while collaborating with product teams on test cases and bug reports.

Ideal candidates have native‑level Spanish (Spain), meticulous attention to detail, and interest in QA for digital products. Remote with on‑site visits, this role offers a stable, long‑term opportunity.

Qualifications

• Native-level Spanish (Spain) fluency.
• Remote with occasional attendance at offices in Austin, TX.
• W-2 eligible for benefits based on hours worked.
• 35 hours per week with standard Monday–Friday schedule.

Responsibilities

• Write and report bugs using internal database systems.
• Understand and prioritize tasks quickly and efficiently.
• Evaluate translations in software, mobile apps, and documentation.
• Be a subject matter expert for linguistic issues in Spanish (Spain).
• Adhere to client glossaries, style guides, and QA standards.
• Complete tasks with quality and timeliness.

Skills

QA testing

Localization

Proofreading

Bug reporting

Spanish (Spain)

Tools

Bug tracking tools

Job description

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. Once fixes are implemented, you’ll help verify that they’ve been resolved correctly. From time to time, you’ll also have the opportunity to translate content from English into Spanish (Spain). In addition, you’ll explore user interfaces to identify localization or functional issues, playing an important role in delivering a seamless and user‑friendly experience.

This role is ideal for someone with native‑level Spanish (Spain) fluency, strong attention to detail, and an interest in quality assurance for digital products. If you’re looking for a stable, long‑term role (no end date) where you can apply both your language expertise and technical skills, this is a great opportunity.

MAIN 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.
• 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.
• 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 escalat testing issues.
• Complete assigned tasks in a quality and timely manner.

REQUIREMENTS

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).

To be eligible for this role, you’ll need a valid visa permitting you to work in the USA.

IDEAL BACKGROUNDS

• Marketing
• Journalism
• Copy Editing
• Proofreading
• Writing
• Translation
• Localization

Internet reimbursement up to $25/month

Following the eligibility requirements:

Hourly rate: $24

Additional pay and mileage reimbursement when working onsite