Linguistic QA Specialist

Welocalize, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Welocalize, Inc is seeking a Tech Linguistic Tester 1 in Portland, OR, for part-time work in Testing Services. The role focuses on proofreading localized content in the tester's native language, catching grammar, punctuation, and stylistic issues, and sometimes translating from English to the target language.

You will also verify UI functionality and report defects using bug tracking tools, collaborating with a testing lead to ensure high-quality multilingual outputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Native-level fluency in the target language and strong English skills.
• 3+ years translation & localization experience.
• Experience with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Write and report relevant bugs and errors using 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.
• QA various products by 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; research and resolve linguistic questions.
• Adhere to project-specific quality standards, glossaries and checklists.
• Troubleshoot basic problems; communicate effectively and escalate testing issues.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and of high quality.

Skills

Native-level fluency in target lang

Strong English skills

MS Office suite

3+ years translation & localization

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Bug tracking tools

Job description

Welocalize, Inc is seeking a Tech Linguistic Tester 1 in Portland, OR, for part-time work in Testing Services. The role focuses on proofreading localized content in the tester's native language, catching grammar, punctuation, and stylistic issues, and sometimes translating from English to the target language.

You will also verify UI functionality and report defects using bug tracking tools, collaborating with a testing lead to ensure high-quality multilingual outputs.