Junior Localization Engineer

Perry Street Software is Jack’d and SCRUFF. We are two of the world’s largest gay, bi, trans and queer social dating apps on iOS and Android. Our brands reach more than 30 million members worldwide so members can connect, meet and express themselves on a platform that prioritizes privacy, security, and community. Our company puts user privacy first, and doesn't use third-party ad networks or tracking software. 

A 100% remote, 100% global team

Every day, the PSS product team comes together virtually from more than 18 cities in more than 12 countries. As a colleague at PSS, you can work from any timezone in North America, South America, or Europe (we start in Pacific Standard Time from the USA and conclude in Eastern European Time from Greece). Benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays 
• One paid week off at mid-year (the PSS summer refresh week)
• Home office stipend - purchase furniture for your home setup
• Paid parental leave
• Paid travel around the world to meet and collaborate with colleagues (previous destinations include: New York City, Rio, and Berlin)
• Education and conference budget
• Healthy work-life balance and ability to be flexible in how you set your schedule

United States-based employees additionally receive the following benefits:

• 401k plan with 6% match
• Comprehensive, nation-wide healthcare coverage
• Flexible time off policy

The Perry Street Software Globalization Team works with the cutting edge of localization and internationalization technologies. We use a combination of engineer-friendly third-party localization tools and proprietary software to ensure seamless localized content delivery in 15+ languages. We believe that people do their best work when given ownership over that work, and we expect each team member to take an active role in shaping our tools and processes.

We are hiring a part-time junior software developer to help us run day-to-day localization operations for the next generation of LBGTQ+ dating apps. This role will occasionally support the Content team with developing React Native templates and web pages. This role requires an engineer who enjoys solving problems on their own. We are a small, agile company with a heavy focus on cross-enablement, giving you the opportunity to learn about many different aspects of software development. If you want to deepen your localization and internationalization skills while learning about coding for native apps, this job is for you.

What you'll do:

• Develop workflow automations and string manipulation scripts in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Kotlin, Swift, and other languages of your preference
• Curate the strings files across all repositories (Android, iOS, server, website, etc), ensuring compliance with key naming conventions and organization principles
• Help develop localization and internationalization solutions end to end, from the design, to requirements, coding, refactoring, delivery, and maintenance
• Own your projects from start to finish, reporting progress to multiple stakeholders, collaborating with colleagues, and seeking assistance from your manager when needed
• Support our React Engineer with developing web pages and React Native templates, serving as their backup when necessary
• Excel at communication with our distributed, remote team

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in linguistics, computer science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience (code schools / boot camps welcome!)
• 2-3 years of software development experience
• 1-2 years experience with React, HTML, CSS, etc.
• Strong experience with moderate to complex scripting tasks
• Experience building two-way integrations using third-party APIs
• Some experience with internationalization and localization for Android and/or iOS
• Some experience with internationalization for web
• Strong sense of ownership, ability to work independently, and demonstrated track record of project delivery
• Fluent in English

Nice to Have:

• You know what i18n and l10n mean
• Deep interest in languages and linguistics
• Proficient in a language other than English
• Experience using translation management systems (TMS)
• Experience with content management systems (CMS)
• Proficient use of React Native, JavaScript/TypeScript, and/or Ruby
• Some SQL/MySQL experience
• Knowledge of Java, Kotlin, or Swift with the Android or iOS SDK

Perry Street is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, disability, marital status, caregiver status, pregnancy, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines