Linguistic QA Tester

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.

Main Duties

• Write and report relevant bugs and errors using best practices through internal database system.
• Ability to understand and prioritize tasks 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 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

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a college or university in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work onsite and/or at a 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 smartphones (iPhone or Android).

Other Skills

• Be organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates with Localization/QA/translation experience or with advanced computer skills are preferred.

Work Environment Requirements

• Must be able to be in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use a computer mouse for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Position may be exposed to content that could be construed as offensive, including but not limited to sexual, health-related, racial, or violent.
• Will be exposed to a computer monitor/screen for extended periods of time.