enGB Linguistic QA Tester

Welocalize • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Tech Linguistic Tester 1 primarily proofreads and edits content that has already been localized into the tester’s native language, identifying errors in grammar, spelling, syntax, punctuation, capitalization, political correctness, consistency, and spacing. The role may also involve translating content from English into the native language and checking user interfaces for functional issues.

The tester evaluates translations in the context of software, mobile applications, and documentation; tests products by following instructions and test cases; and reports defects through internal and client-specific tracking tools. The role requires attention to project-specific quality standards, trademarks, style guides, checklists, and glossaries, as well as researching and resolving linguistic questions. The tester troubleshoots basic problems, communicates or escalates testing issues, prioritizes tasks, and completes assignments accurately, on time, and to a high standard.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Native-level or fully bilingual fluency in the required language(s), spoken and written.
• Up-to-date awareness of current and common technical language usage in the target language.
• Strong written and verbal English skills.
• Experience with Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to navigate networks and websites using different browsers.
• Basic knowledge of desktop and laptop PC hardware.
• Basic knowledge of smartphones, including iPhone or Android devices.
• Familiarity with Android and iOS operating systems.
• At least 3 years of professional translation and localization experience.
• Familiarity with native culture and trends.
• Avid social media use and familiarity with the Facebook Family of Apps.
• Experience with consumer devices that provide utilities such as messaging, health, fitness, calendar, and organization features.
• Ability to work onsite and/or at a client location.
• Ability to work in an organized manner in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong company and industry awareness.
• Ability to establish and develop processes and procedures as part of a client program.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Use of a Plan-Do-Check-Act approach to tasks and workloads.
• Takes ownership of deliverables.

Nice To Haves

• Localization, QA, or translation experience.
• Advanced computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Proofread and edit localized content, identifying linguistic and formatting errors.
• Translate content from English into the native language when required.
• Check user interfaces for functional issues.
• Write and report relevant bugs and errors using the internal database system and client-specific bug-tracking tools.
• Prioritize and undertake tasks and issues efficiently.
• Test products by accurately following testing instructions and test cases.
• Evaluate translations in the context of software, mobile applications, and documentation.
• Research and resolve linguistic questions as a subject matter expert for the target language.
• Follow project-specific quality standards, trademarks, style guides, checklists, and glossaries.
• Troubleshoot basic problems and communicate or escalate testing issues effectively.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and to a high standard.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time