Malayalam Linguistic QA Tester / Proofreader Part-Time (Remote) in India

Welocalize; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for those passionate about linguistic and technical work! Join a globally recognized localization leader as a Linguistic QA Tester / Proofreader. In this fully remote, part-time role, you'll leverage your native-level fluency in Malayalam to test applications, identify localization issues, and ensure high-quality linguistic standards. Collaborate with a diverse team and gain hands-on experience in linguistic QA and software testing. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in Malayalam and strong technical skills required.
• Experience in translation, localization, or linguistic QA is essential.

Responsibilities

• Test web-based systems and applications for localization accuracy.
• Identify and report localization bugs using the internal bug-tracking system.

Skills

Fluency in Malayalam

Fluency in English

Technical troubleshooting

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Bug-tracking systems

Job description

As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving our global clients in the markets that matter to them. www.welocalize.com

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Summary

Welocalize is offering an exciting opportunity for those who enjoy a mix of linguistic and technical work. We are seeking a Linguistic QA Tester / Proofreader with native-level fluency in Malayalam and strong technical skills.

In this role, you will test a variety of applications and tools, execute test cases, identify localization issues, and report them through our internal bug-tracking system. You will also verify fixes once implemented.

This is a fully remote, part-time position (20 hours per week) with an open-ended contract.

Key Responsibilities

1. Test web-based systems and applications on Mac OS X and iOS
2. Execute test cases and scripts to ensure localization accuracy
3. Identify, report, and track localization bugs using an internal bug-tracking system
4. Verify fixes and ensure linguistic and functional quality
5. Prioritize linguistic issues, distinguishing between critical and non-critical errors
6. Clearly document and communicate issue reproduction steps
7. Collaborate with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

1. Native-level fluency in Malayalam (grammar, vocabulary, composition, and punctuation)
2. Fluency in English (written and spoken)
3. Experience in translation, localization, or linguistic QA
4. Strong technical skills and ability to troubleshoot issues
5. Familiarity with bug-tracking systems and test case execution
6. Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
7. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
8. Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic setting
9. Must be legally based in the country listed in the job posting

Recruitment Process:

• Signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). This basically asks you to keep files and other information private.
• Take a language test online.
• If the language test is a pass, you will be interviewed by a Recruiter.
• If the interview is passed, you will be invited to enroll in a Learning Program specific to this project (1-hour duration, unpaid).
• Once you complete the Learning Program, you will be invited to a Tryout test (Proctored)
• If you pass, you will be invited to a final interview.
• If you pass the interview, you will receive an offer.
• In the first weeks you will receive training.

Why Join Us?

1. Work with a globally recognized localization leader
2. Gain hands-on experience in linguistic QA and software testing
3. Collaborate with an international, multicultural team

Apply today and become part of our dynamic localization QA team!

Important: On the next page, you'll find screening questions that are an essential part of the application process.

Please take a moment to read each question carefully and respond thoughtfully. Your answers will help us better understand your experience and fit for the role.