Localization Quality Assurance Analyst, Italian

📋 Description

• Execute tests on localized builds for linguistic, functional, and visual accuracy.
• Identify and log localization bugs with reproducible steps.
• Ensure spelling, grammar, terminology, and tone consistency across locales.
• Edit or propose fixes to linguistic issues in text management systems.
• Support glossary and style guide validation in QA cycles.
• Follow documented test plans and contribute to test cases.
• Evaluate localization quality against standards, platform terminology, and branding.
• Review localization tickets, reproduce issues, and escalate verified ones.
• Participate in LQA standups, bug triage, and milestone QA reviews.
• Stay current on project terminology and serve as a resource for Italian.

🎯 Requirements

• Native fluency in Italian.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• 0–2 years of experience in LQA, functional QA, translation, or related academic work.
• Familiarity with QA and localization workflows, including bug logging and test execution.
• Knowledge of JIRA, bug tracking platforms, or text management systems.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and version control platforms.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and organized, with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work under deadlines, follow instructions, and ask questions when needed.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

🎁 Benefits

• Exposure to localization or CAT tools (e.g., Trados, MemoQ, XLOC).
• Experience with game consoles, mobile platforms, or game development terminology.
• Familiarity with first-party certification standards (Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft).
• Experience editing dubbing scripts or reviewing voiceover in Italian.
• Passion for video games and cross-cultural storytelling.