Linguistic QA Tester / Proofreader de_DE

Welocalize, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize, Inc. seeks a Hebrew Linguistic QA Tester for 100% on-site work in Austin, TX. You will proofread localized content for grammar, punctuation, and consistency and may translate from English when needed.

The role requires experience in translation, testing web and mobile applications (Mac OS X and iOS), creating and executing test cases, reporting localization bugs, and verifying fixes in our bug tracking system. Visa-friendly and W-2 benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Native Hebrew fluency and English fluency required.
• Experience translating or localizing content.
• Proven ability to test web and mobile applications and report bugs.

Responsibilities

• Proofread and edit localized Hebrew content for grammar, punctuation and consistency.
• Occasionally translate content from English to Hebrew and test UIs for issues.
• Create and execute test cases, log bugs, and verify fixes in the tracking system.

Skills

Native Hebrew language fluency

English language fluency

Translation experience

Web/mobile testing (Mac OS X, iOS)

Bug tracking experience

Test case / test scripts

Reproduction steps articulation

Problem solving

Team collaboration with diverse teams

Willingness to work non-business hours

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Job Title: Linguistic QA Tester
Department: Staffing/Quality Management
Reports To: Vendor Project Manager

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB 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.

Job Description

Welocalize is seeking QA Tester/Proofreader in Hebrew. You will be using devices to test a wide range of internally and externally facing applications and tools. We are looking for a candidate with a background in: Marketing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Writing and/or Localization. The tester will be conduct test cases, identify localization bugs, report them via an internal bug tracking system as well as verify the fixes once implemented.

Job Requirements

• Austin, TX (100% onsite, no remote work)
• W-2 (eligible for benefits based on hours worked)
• Monday-Friday (set hours)
• You must have a valid visa to work in the USA
• Native-level fluency in their respective language (grammar, vocabulary, composition, punctuation)
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Experience working in translation
• Tech savvy, with experience testing web-based systems and applications on Mac OS X and iOS
• Ability to prioritize linguistic issues and distinguish between a true must-fix and a nice-to-have
• Experience working with test cases and test scripts
• Experience with bug tracking systems
• Ability to clearly articulate reproduction steps for a given issue and communicate critical information
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work with very diverse teams
• Flexibility to work during non-business hours, weekends, and national/federal holidays
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team ethic

Additional Job Details

• Languages needed: HEIL
• Compensation: $28/h - Austin $35/h - Cupertino

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.