Linguistic Tester 1

About Welocalize 

As a Tech Linguistic Tester 1, you will primarily be proofreading and editing content already localized to your native language, making sure that 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.

Job Description

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 undertake 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 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 timely manner and of high quality.

Experience

• 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).
• Familiarity with Android and iOS operating systems..
• 3+ years professional translation & localization experience.
• Familiarity with native culture and trends.
• Avid user of social media with familiarity with Facebook Family of Apps.
• Experience with consumer devices that provide utility like messaging, health, fitness, calendar, organization.

Key Competencies and Requirements

• 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.
Be organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates with Localization/QA/translation experience or with advanced computer skills are preferred.
Knowledge of common technological terms in English and target language.
Flexibility with varying hours.