Linguistic QA Tester (Remote CS-CZ)

Welocalize, Inc.; Camden Town; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A localization service provider in Camden Town is seeking a Linguistic QA Tester to proofread and edit localized content. The role requires native language skills, attention to detail, and strong English abilities. Candidates should possess organizational skills and be proficient in MS applications. This position involves communicating effectively and adhering to quality standards across various products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Native-level fluency in required language(s) with strong English skills.
• Experience with MS applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Proofreading and editing content in the native language.
• Reporting bugs and errors in the internal database system.
• Evaluating translations in the context of software and documentation.

Skills

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

PC hardware knowledge

Job description

Job Title Linguistic QA Tester Department Staffing/Quality Management Reports To Vendor Project Manager, As a Linguistic QA Tester, you will primarily be proofreading and editing content already localized to your native language, making sure you catch any errors in the content, such as: grammar, typos, syntax, punctuation, capitalization, political incorrectness, inconsistencies, and extra spaces between words or characters. You will sometimes be translating content from English to your native language. You will also be checking UIs for functional issues., The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role.

• Write and report relevant bugs and errors using best practices through internal database system.
• Ability to under and prioritize task and issues quickly and efficiently.
• Native language skills and cultural awareness of native country.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• QA various products in 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 the target language; 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 elevate testing issues
• Complete assigned tasks in a quality and timely manner

REQUIREMENTS Education Level

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a college or university in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Ability to work onsite and/or well as client location
• Native-level or fully bilingual fluency (both spoken and written language) in required language(s)
• Up-to-date awareness of current and common technical language usage in the target language
• Strong English skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with MS applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Ability to navigate networks and websites with different browsers
• Basic knowledge of PC-hardware (desktop and laptop)
• Basic knowledge of smart phones (iPhone or Android)

Other Skills

• Be organized and able to work in a fast paced environment
• Candidates with Localization/QA/translation experience or with advanced computer skills are preferred, Must be able to be in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Must be able to use a computer mouse for extended periods of time
• Must be able to keyboard for extended periods of timePosition may be exposed to content that could be construed as offensive, including but not limited to sexual, health related, racial or violent.
• Will be exposed to a computer monitor/screen for extended periods of time