Telugu Linguistic QA Tester / Proofreader Part-Time

Welocalize; United States; Remote; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking company for a Linguistic QA Tester / Proofreader. This role combines linguistic expertise with technical skills, requiring native-level fluency in Telugu and fluency in English. As a part-time, fully remote position, you will engage in testing applications, executing test cases, and ensuring localization accuracy. Collaborate with diverse teams while working independently in a dynamic environment. If you thrive under pressure and have a keen eye for detail, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in linguistic QA and localization.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Test web-based systems for localization accuracy.
• Identify and report localization bugs.

Skills

Native-level fluency in Telugu

Fluency in English

Experience in translation

Strong technical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Bug-tracking systems

Job description

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 Telugu 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

Test web-based systems and applications on Mac OS X and iOS

Execute test cases and scripts to ensure localization accuracy

Identify, report, and track localization bugs using an internal bug-tracking system

Verifying fixes and ensuring linguistic and functional quality

Prioritize linguistic issues, distinguishing between critical and non-critical errors

Clearly document and communicate issue reproduction steps

Collaborate with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

Native-level fluency in Telugu (grammar, vocabulary, composition, and punctuation)

Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Experience in translation, localization, or linguistic QA

Strong technical skills and ability to troubleshoot issues

Familiarity with bug-tracking systems and test case execution

Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic setting

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