Localization QA Tester / Proofreader French France Onsite

Welocalize • Austin, TX

2d • $28 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Welocalize is seeking Linguistic Reviewer in the languages listed below. 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 be conduct test cases, identify localization bugs, report them via an internal bug tracking system as well as verify the fixes once implemented.

Requirements

• You must have a valid visa to work in the USA
• 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
• Flexibility to work during non-business hours, weekends, and national/federal holidays
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team ethic

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conduct test cases
• Identify localization bugs
• Report bugs via an internal bug tracking system
• Verify the fixes once implemented

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees