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le001 welocalizePortland, MEtoday

Occupations

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and TestersProofreaders and Copy MarkersInterpreters and Translators

Industries

Translation and Interpretation ServicesAll Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesSoftware Publishers
Job TitleTech Linguistic Tester 1Department Testing Services Reports ToTesting Lead/Testing Manager As a Tech Linguistic Tester 1, 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.
Job Responsibilities:
  • 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 escape testing issues
  • Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and of high quality.
  • Additional Job DetailsREQUIREMENTS Education Level Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a college or university in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 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.
  • Other SkillsBe organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment Candidates with Localization/QA/translation experience or with advanced computer skills are preferred
Key Competencies: Required for this Role
Key competencies:
  • 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 skillsA Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle approach to tasks and workloads
  • Takes Ownership of deliverables
  • About Welocalize
Welocalize is a leading technology-enabled provider of translation, localization, and AI-driven content solutions, helping businesses communicate, innovate, and grow globally. Specializing in complex and regulated industries, Welocalize delivers precise, scalable multilingual content through a powerful combination of advanced AI technologies and expert human talent. At the core is Welocalize's AI-enabled OPAL platform, which transforms translation workflows by integrating machine translation (MT) and large language models (LLMs) to provide fast, accurate, and culturally relevant content in over 300 languages. With a commitment to excellence, Welocalize holds 7 ISO certifications. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices all over the globe.
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Level

JuniorL3

Location

Portland, ME

Occupation

Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers

Industry

Translation and Interpretation Services

Posted

today

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