Tech Linguistic Tester

Role Description

As a Tech Linguistic Tester 1, you will primarily be proofreading and editing content already localized to your native language, ensuring you catch any errors in the content, such as:

• Grammar
• Typos
• Syntax
• Punctuation
• Capitalization
• Political incorrectness
• Inconsistencies
• Extra spaces between words or characters

You will sometimes be translating content from English to your native language and checking UIs for functional issues.

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 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; communicate effectively and escalate testing issues.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and of high quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a college or university in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Native-level or fully bilingual fluency (both spoken and written) 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).
• Organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred candidates with Localization/QA/translation experience or advanced computer skills.

Requirements

• Ability to work onsite and/or remote, depending on your location.

Key Competencies Required for This Role

• Strong Company & Industry Awareness.
• Can establish & develop processes and procedures as part of a client program.
• Strong problem-solving skills to arrive at optimal solutions.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle approach to tasks and workloads.
• Takes ownership of deliverables.