Linguistic QA Tester / Proofreader Onsite HEIL

Welocalize•Austin, TX

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Welocalize is seeking a QA Tester/Proofreader in Hebrew. You will be using devices to test a wide range of internally and externally facing applications and tools. We are looking for a candidate with a background in Marketing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Writing and/or Localization. The tester will conduct test cases, identify localization bugs, report them via an internal bug tracking system as well as verify the fixes once implemented.

Requirements

Native-level fluency in their respective language (grammar, vocabulary, composition, punctuation)
Fluency in English (written and spoken)
Experience working in translation
Tech savvy, with experience testing web-based systems and applications on Mac OS X and iOS
Ability to prioritize linguistic issues and distinguish between a true must-fix and a nice-to-have
Experience working with test cases and test scripts
Experience with bug tracking systems
Ability to clearly articulate reproduction steps for a given issue and communicate critical information
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work with very diverse teams
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong team ethic
Must have a valid visa to work in the USA

Nice To Haves

Background in Marketing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Writing and/or Localization.

Responsibilities

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.
Translating content from English to your native language.
Checking UIs for functional issues.
Conduct test cases.
Identify localization bugs.
Report bugs via an internal bug tracking system.
Verify fixes once implemented.