Welocalize Tech Linguistic Tester
At Welocalize, we believe in the power of language to connect and bridge cultures. We are a trusted global transformation partner, accelerating the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. With a team of experts in translation, localization, and adaptation, we serve over 250 languages and over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources.
As a Tech Linguistic Tester, you will be part of a team dedicated to driving innovation in language services. You will be responsible for proofreading and editing content already localized to your native language, ensuring high-quality standards across various platforms. This role requires fluency in both spoken and written language, as well as a deep understanding of the target language and culture.
Responsibilities:
- Write and report relevant bugs and errors using best practices through internal database systems.
- Ability to undertake and prioritize tasks and issues quickly and efficiently.
- Native-level or fully bilingual fluency in required languages.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Highly organized with attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Test various products accurately following 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 and 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.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Native-level or fully bilingual fluency in required languages.
- 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 of professional translation and 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:
- Strong Company & Industry Awareness
- Can establish and develop processes and procedures as part of a client program.
- Strong Problem-Solving skills to arrive at optimal solutions.
- Excellent Time Management skills.
- A Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle approach to tasks and workloads.
- Takes Ownership of deliverables.
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.
When you join Welocalize, you have the opportunity to bring your career to the next level:
- Receive steady volume of work and long-term partnerships.
- Professional development: work on exciting projects that will empower you to keep learning and growing.
- Work with multicultural, international teams with a great variety of documents and content types.
- 24-hour 6-day a week support from our community team.
If you are passionate about language, technology, and innovation, and you are excited to join a dynamic team
