Slovak Linguistic QA Tester

Localization Unlocked; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Welocalize in Austin, TX seeks a Slovak Linguistic QA Tester to proofread and edit localized content, ensure accuracy, and check UI functionality. The role involves translating content from English when needed and reporting defects using client bug-tracking tools.

The ideal candidate is a native Slovak speaker with strong English, excellent attention to detail, and experience QA-ing software, mobile apps, and documentation. Onsite work is required with potential collaboration across client sites.

Qualifications

• Native-language fluency and cultural awareness.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Meticulous, highly organized, detail oriented.
• QA translations and product content.
• Write and report bugs in bug-tracking tools.
• Evaluate translations for software and apps.
• Research linguistic questions; SME in target language.
• Follow client glossaries, style guides, standards.
• Troubleshoot issues; escalate as needed.
• Manage tasks with quality and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Proofread and edit content localized to your language.
• Identify and fix grammar, typos, punctuation, and style issues.
• Sometimes translate content from English to your language.
• Check UI for functional issues.
• Follow testing instructions and test cases.
• Use bug-tracking tools to report defects.
• Prioritize tasks and issues efficiently.

Skills

Native Slovak language skills

Strong English skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communi­c

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Welocalize# Slovak Linguistic QA TesterAustin, Texas · Tracked 6 hours ago* Localization QAApply on company siteApplications happen on the employer's site. No account, payment, or gameplay required.## About this roleIf you have a Candidate Login already, but have forgotten your password please use the steps to reset your password. If you have forgotten your email login, please contact [e-mail] subject Workday Candidate Login When creating your Workday account and entering personal information like name, address, please do not use ALL CAPS. Thank you! NOTICE: For Privacy Policy please review here 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. The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role: • 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 escalate 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 Key competencies: • 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