Linguistic Tester Staffing (hourly)

Welocalize•Houston, TX

About The Position

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

Requirements

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)
Be organized and able to work in a fast paced environment
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

Nice To Haves

Candidates with Localization/QA/translation experience or with advanced computer skills are preferred

Responsibilities

Proofreading and editing content already localized to your native language
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.
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