English (UK) Part-Time Linguistic QA Tester (Onsite - Portland, OR)

Welo Global • Portland, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Welocalize is hiring part-time Linguistic QA Testers with native-level British English to support quality assurance for emerging technology and localized content. Depending on the project, work may involve testing apps and other technology, e-courses, marketing materials, or other content. The role helps ensure products sound natural, look right, and function properly for British English speakers.

The main focus is proofreading and editing content already localized into British English, identifying grammar, spelling, syntax, punctuation, capitalization, cultural or political sensitivity, consistency, spacing, and US-English usage issues. The role also includes testing user interfaces for functional issues and occasionally adapting content from English into British English.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Native-level spoken and written British English fluency.
• Up-to-date awareness of common technical language usage in British English.
• Experience with Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Comfort navigating networks and websites across different browsers.
• Basic knowledge of PC hardware, including desktop and laptop computers, and smartphones such as iPhone or Android.
• Flexibility to work onsite and/or remotely, depending on location.
• Strong UK cultural awareness and British English skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized approach, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
• Tech-savviness and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Localization, QA, or translation experience.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Strong awareness of the company and industry.
• Ability to establish and develop processes and procedures as part of a client program.
• Sharp problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management.
• A Plan-Do-Check-Act approach to tasks and workloads.
• Ownership of deliverables from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Test products such as apps, software, e-courses, and marketing materials by following test instructions and test cases.
• Find, document, and report bugs and errors using client-specific bug-tracking tools and Welocalize’s internal database system.
• Evaluate language in the context of software, mobile apps, and documentation.
• Serve as the British English linguistic expert, researching and resolving language questions as they arise.
• Follow project-specific quality standards, trademarks, style guides, client-preferred checklists, and glossaries.
• Troubleshoot basic problems, communicate clearly, and escalate testing issues when needed.
• Prioritize tasks and issues efficiently.
• Deliver assigned work on time and to a high standard.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time