Slovak Localization QA Tester / Proofreader (copy)

Welocalize; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Welocalize is seeking a Slovak Localization QA Tester / Proofreader to join a long-term project. You will review localized content for naturalness, accuracy, and polish, focusing on grammar, punctuation, consistency, and formatting across software and documentation.

You will execute test cases, identify localization bugs, report issues using internal bug-tracking tools, verify fixes, and occasionally translate from English into Slovak.

Qualifications

• Native Slovak fluency with strong linguistic accuracy.
• Experience in quality assurance for digital products is preferred.
• Attention to detail, good communication, and reliability.
• Ability to follow testing instructions and reproduce issues.

Responsibilities

• Write and report bugs using internal bug-tracking systems.
• Follow testing instructions and execute test cases.
• Evaluate translations in software, apps, and docs.
• Research linguistic issues and resolve questions.
• Verify fixes after developers respond to defects.
• Occasionally translate content from English to Slovak.
• Identify localization or functional issues in interfaces.

Skills

Slovak language proficiency

Quality assurance

Bug reporting

Testing web/mobile apps

Tools

Bug-tracking tools

Job description

Aboutu00a0Welocalize

Welocalize, a Welo Global brand, serves localization teams through AI-enabled multilingual content solutions that enable enterprises to operate and scale globally. Welocalize combines AI, automation, and human expertise to support enterprises in more than 300 languages, enabling accurate, culturally aligned, and compliant multilingual content at scale.

Welocalizeu2019s Opal Platform comprises patented technology designed to automate multilingual content and improve workflow performance for enterprises. Opal functions as an agentic system that orchestrates AI, automation, and human expertise to coordinate content workflows across the lifecycle, improving speed, scalability, and operational control for global enterprises. These solutions operate within a secure and compliant environment supported by seven ISO certifications. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices worldwide.u00a0welocalize.comu00a0

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Slovak Localization QA Tester / Proofreader to join a long-term.

As a Linguistic Tester, youu2019ll help bring high-quality Slovak content to life and ensure it feels natural, accurate, and polished for end users. Your main focus will be reviewing and refining localized content, making sure it reads smoothly and is free from errors. This includes checking grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, formatting, and cultural or contextual accuracy.

Youu2019ll also work hands-on with products by executing test cases, identifying localization bugs, and reporting issues through internal bug-tracking systems. Once fixes are implemented, youu2019ll help verify that theyu2019ve been resolved correctly. From time to time, youu2019ll also have the opportunity to translate content from English into Slovak. In addition, youu2019ll explore user interfaces to identify localization or functional issues, playing an important role in delivering a seamless and user-friendly experience.

This role is ideal for someone with native-level Slovak fluency, strong attention to detail, and an interest in quality assurance within digital products. If youu2019re looking for a role where you can apply both your language expertise and technical skills, this is a great opportunity.

MAIN DUTIES

• Write and report relevant bugs and errors using best practices through the internal database system.
• Ability to understand and prioritize tasks and issues quickly and efficiently.
• Native language skills and cultural awareness of Slovak and Slovakia.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• QA various products 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 Slovak ; 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 elevate testing issues.
• Complete assigned tasks in a quality and timely manner.

IDEAL BACKGROUNDS:

Marketing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Translation, and/or Localization

COMPENSATION:

$24

Work arrangement: Hybrid u2013 primarily remote, with approximately 10% on-site presence.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.