enGB Linguistic QA Tester

LE001 Welocalize, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize, Inc is seeking a Tech Linguistic Tester 1 for the Testing Services department. You will proofread and edit localized content in your native language, catch errors, and occasionally translate from English. You will also inspect UIs for functional issues.

Responsibilities include bug reporting, task prioritization, and applying linguistic expertise to ensure quality across software and documentation. Strong English skills and client-focused communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional translation & localization experience.
• Experience onsite and/or at client location.

Responsibilities

• Write and report bugs using internal database system.
• Prioritize tasks quickly and efficiently.
• Be a native-language subject matter expert for linguistic issues.
• Communicate effectively in written and spoken form.
• Maintain high quality with attention to detail.

Skills

Native bilingual fluency

Strong English skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Good communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title

Tech Linguistic Tester 1

Department

Testing Services

Reports To

Testing Lead/Testing Manager

As a Tech Linguistic Tester 1, 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Write and report relevant bugs and errors using best practices through internal database system.
• Ability to undertake and prioritize tasks 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 escape testing issues
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and of high quality.

Additional Job Details

• 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)
• Familiarity with Android and iOS operating systems.
• 3+ years professional translation & localization experience.
• Familiarity with native culture and trends.
• Avid user of social media with familiarity with Facebook Family of Apps.
• Experience with consumer devices that provide utility like messaging, health, fitness, calendar, organization.

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

Key Competencies Required for this Role

• Key competencies: Strong Company & Industry Awareness
• Can establish & Develop Processes and procedures as part of a client program.
• Strong Problem-Solving skills as to arrive at optimal solution.
• Shows excellent Time Management skills
• A Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle approach to tasks and workloads
• Takes Ownership of deliverables

About Welocalize

Welocalize is a leading technology-enabled provider of translation, localization, and AI-driven content solutions, helping businesses communicate, innovate, and grow globally. Specializing in complex and regulated industries, Welocalize delivers precise, scalable multilingual content through a powerful combination of advanced AI technologies and expert human talent. At the core is Welocalize's AI-enabled OPAL platform, which transforms translation workflows by integrating machine translation (MT) and large language models (LLMs) to provide fast, accurate, and culturally relevant content in over 300 languages. With a commitment to excellence, Welocalize holds 7 ISO certifications. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices all over the globe.