Portuguese (from Portugal) Part-Time Linguistic Quality Assurance Tester

Welocalize; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Welocalize is hiring a Part-Time Linguistic Quality Assurance Tester for Portuguese (from Portugal) based in Portland, Oregon. You will evaluate translated content for linguistic accuracy while collaborating with an experienced team in a dynamic working environment. Flexibility and tech-savviness are essential for this role, which offers competitive pay and a chance to impact localization quality globally.

Qualifications

• ILR Level 5 or CEF C2 in Portuguese required.
• Must live in Portland, Oregon or surrounding area.
• Localization QA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Writing and reporting relevant errors using bug tracking software.
• Evaluating the quality of translation.
• Researching and resolving linguistic questions.

Skills

Proficiency in Portuguese

Excellent written/verbal communication in English

Technical language awareness

Practical knowledge of computers

Tools

Microsoft Office

Various browsers

Job description

Portuguese (from Portugal) Part-Time Linguistic Quality Assurance Tester

Pay $25.00 / hour

Employment type Other

Job Description

• Req#: 03a04387-e57f-46d3-8c39-45f1987bcd1f

Portuguese (from Portugal) Part-Time Linguistic Quality Assurance Tester

Location: Portland, OR / Translation, Localization, Interpretation, QA Testing – In-House/Lab / Part-Time / Hybrid

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Welocalize is hiring Part-Time Linguistic QA Testers for the Portuguese language as it is spoken in Portugal

As a Linguistic Tester, you will be an important part of the QA testing process for emerging technology. Depending on the project, you will be testing websites, e-learning courses, videos, marketing material, mobile apps, and software, which have not yet been released to the public. Your primary task will be proofreading and editing content already localized to your target language, ensuring the detection of linguistic and functional errors such as typos, layout issues, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, cultural inaccuracies, and inconsistencies.

If you are tech-savvy, eager for quality, and passionate about languages, then this is a rare opportunity to put your language skills to great use. Let's work together to improve products for users in local markets and around the world!

You must be based in Portland, Oregon or the surrounding area and be able to work on-site during business hours at least once a week (average 6 hours per week on-site during the project).

Job information:

• Job Title: Part-Time Linguistic QA Tester
• Location: Portland, OR, Remote/Hybrid
• Hourly Rate: $25 (Negotiable based on experience)
• Hours: Part-Time (hours vary based on project need and demand)
• Schedule: Set your own hours within Welocalize business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Pacific)
• Start date: ASAP
• Employment Status: Part-Time W2 Employee, eligible for benefits based on hours worked

Must have valid work authorization in the US (Welocalize does not sponsor VISAs at this time).

Please note that this work is part-time depending on project need. Due to this, hours will vary, and flexibility with a changing schedule is very important.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Portuguese (Linguistic competency in target language equal to ILR Level 5 or CEF C2)
• Must live in Portland, Oregon or surrounding area and be able to work onsite in our Portland office depending on current project needs
• Excellent written/verbal communication in English (for bug reporting purposes), ability to follow written testing instructions in English
• Up-to-date awareness of current and common technical language usage in the target language
• Knowledge of common technological terms in English and the target language
• Strong practical knowledge of computers and mobile devices, Microsoft Office suite (or equivalent MAC or OpenOffice), and various browsers
• Basic knowledge of smartphones (iPhone or Android)
• Localization QA experience is preferred
• Flexibility with varying hours

Responsibilities include:

• Writing and reporting relevant errors using bug tracking software
• Evaluating the quality of translation in your native language within the given context
• Being a subject matter expert for linguistic issues in the target language
• Researching and resolving linguistic questions
• Adhering to project-specific quality standards, style guides, checklists, and glossaries
• Troubleshooting basic computer problems (internet connection, language switching, etc.)
• Effective communication and escalation of testing issues
• Completing tasks in a timely and quality manner

Welocalize transforms content across platforms, devices, and channels to resonate locally and deliver a superior customer experience worldwide, ensuring content is relevant and culturally appropriate at every step.

What to expect:

• Working on projects with leading tech companies
• Learning and developing skills with an experienced testing team
• Gaining hands-on experience in localization
• Developing QA testing skills applicable across industries

Join our dynamic team, work with cutting-edge content, and make a real impact in localization.

Welocalize provides content solutions for translation, localization, adaptation, and machine automation to enable global brands to reach and engage international audiences.

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