Maps Quality Tester- English (Austin)

Welo Global; United States; Remote; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize seeks a Maps Quality Tester with GIS/maps experience. You’ll collaborate with the dev team to ensure top quality products shipped globally. The role emphasizes clear reporting, user-perspective critique, and strong communication while working remotely from Austin.

Ideal candidates have a background in maps, data handling, and English proficiency; bachelor’s degree preferred. This is a full-time, 12-month contract with possible extension and a pay rate of $23/hour.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using iOS and MacOS.
• Working knowledge of maps and web-based mapping products.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Experience working with data and spreadsheets.
• Familiarity with using navigation apps (Apple/Google Maps).
• Creative thinker and able to understand the product from the user’s perspective.
• Organised, self-sufficient and able to work remotely without direct supervision.
• Ability to explain technical details clearly in reports.
• Austin-based; Bachelor’s degree preferred in Geography/Cartography or related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development team to ensure high-quality mapping app.
• Translate complex issues into clean, concise reports.
• Understand the product from a user perspective and provide feedback.
• Work remotely from Austin with effective self-management.

Skills

iOS & macOS proficiency

Maps & mapping knowledge

English proficiency

Data & spreadsheets

Navigation apps familiarity

Creative thinking

Remote work readiness

Clear technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geography/Cartography

Job description

Maps Quality Tester

Welocalize is seeking a Maps Quality Tester with a background in GIS or previous maps experience. In this exciting role, you will be working at a leading consumer technology company as a contributor to the finished products released in target markets across the globe.

The ideal candidate is a brilliant problem solver, quick study, self-starter, and excellent communicator with a passion for shipping quality products. The ability to think on your feet and to deliver results in a fast-paced environment is a must. If you’re an avid cyclist who tracks your performance across different routes, that is considered relevant experience and a strong plus!

Our testers will work closely with the development team to ensure the client organization ships the highest quality application. The candidate should possess the ability to quickly grasp and distill highly complex matters into clean, understandable reports. The candidate must also be an effective diplomat with strong communication and organizational skills, who is willing to prove him or herself within a company of talented individuals.

Project Details

Location: Austin (Texas)

Work Type: Remote

Shift Timings: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (CST)

Type: Full Time (12 months Contract with possible extension)

Pay Rate: $23/hour

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in using iOS and MacOS (desirable)
• Working knowledge of maps and web-based mapping products
• Good written and spoken English
• Experience working with data and spreadsheets
• Familiarity with using mobile devices for driving navigation e.g. Apple Maps, Google Maps
• Creative thinker and able to understand the product from the user's perspective
• Organised and self-sufficient, able to work remotely without direct supervision
• Ability to explain technical details in clear and concise reports
• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred (Geography, Cartography, or related field preferred)
• Austin-based (but you'll be working from home in Austin)

Job reference: #L1-CC1

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