Linguistic QA Tester Czech Onsite

Welocalize, Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize, Inc. is seeking a Linguistic QA Tester to proofread and edit localized content, catch linguistic and UI issues, and report bugs. You will translate from English to your native language when needed, while ensuring adherence to client glossaries and style guides.

Strong communication and meticulous attention to detail are essential for quality outcomes. The role requires native fluency, English proficiency, and ability to work onsite or at client locations.

Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in required language(s) with strong English proficiency.
• Ability to proofread and edit content for grammar, typos, and style.
• Attention to detail and high quality standards in software localization.
• Experience with bug reporting and tracking tools is a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Proofread and edit content localized to your native language for accuracy.
• Translate content from English to your native language when needed.
• Check UIs for functional issues during testing.
• Write and report bugs using internal database system.
• Prioritize tasks and issues efficiently.
• Be a subject matter expert for linguistic issues and resolve questions.
• Adhere to client glossaries, style guides, and QA standards.
• Complete tasks in a timely, quality-focused manner.

Skills

Linguistic QA

Proofreading

Editing

Bug reporting

Prioritization

Communication

Research skills

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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.

• 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 escape testing issues
• Complete assigned tasks in a quality and timely manner

Additional Job Details

• 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

Key Competencies Required for This Role

• 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

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.