Localization Quality Assurance Analyst (Brazilian Portuguese)

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada; onsite

Company

hirify.global is a global video game publisher developing and publishing titles across sports, shooter, role-playing, action, strategy, and family genres.

What you will do

• Test localized pre-release game builds for linguistic, functional, visual, and cultural accuracy.
• Identify, document, reproduce, and escalate localization bugs, including translation, UI, variable, and source-text issues.
• Correct or propose linguistic edits and translations in text management systems.
• Analyze recurring issues and flag systemic localization and internationalization risks early in development.
• Validate glossaries, style guides, test plans, and test cases against publisher, platform-holder, and brand standards.
• Review localization tickets and player reports and participate in standups, bug triage, and milestone quality reviews.

Requirements

• Native-level Brazilian Portuguese fluency is required.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills are required.
• 1–3 years of experience in functional QA, localization QA, or related testing roles.
• Experience with game consoles, mobile platforms, game development terminology, and platform certification standards from Sony, Nintendo, or Microsoft.
• Knowledge of QA and localization workflows, bug logging, test execution, JIRA, bug-tracking, or text-management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus strong organization, attention to detail, collaboration, and deadline management skills.

Nice to have

• Exposure to localization or CAT tools such as Trados, MemoQ, or XLOC.
• Experience with external QA partners or freelance reviewers.
• ISTQB certification or equivalent QA accreditation.
• Knowledge of regional age-rating standards in supported territories.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a collaborative, multilingual global localization environment.
• Build foundational linguistic QA skills through hands-on game development workflows.
• Contribute to an inclusive workplace focused on diversity and equal opportunity.
• Gain experience supporting globally distributed game releases and international player experiences.