Linguistic QA Tester

• Proofread and edit content localized to the native language
• Identify grammar, typo, syntax, punctuation, capitalization, political incorrectness, inconsistency, and spacing errors
• Translate content from English to the native language when needed
• Check user interfaces for functional issues
• Write and report bugs and errors through the internal database system
• Prioritize tasks and issues quickly and efficiently
• QA products by accurately following testing instructions and test cases
• Discover and report defects using client-specific bug tracking tools
• Evaluate translations in software, mobile apps, and documentation contexts
• Act as a subject matter expert for linguistic issues in the target language
• Research and resolve linguistic questions
• Adhere to project-specific quality standards, trademarks, style guides, checklists, and glossaries
• Troubleshoot basic problems 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 related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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)
• Ability to work onsite and/or at client location
• 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
• Will be exposed to a computer monitor/screen for extended periods of time
• Candidates with Localization/QA/translation experience or advanced computer skills are preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates native-level fluency in the target language and strong English communication skills, with expertise in proofreading, editing, and localization. Proficient in QA processes, bug tracking, and adherence to project-specific quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Native-Level Fluency
• Proofreading and Editing
• Localization Experience
• Bug Tracking Tools
• Quality Assurance

Hard Skills

• Proofreading
• Editing
• Translation
• Quality Assurance
• Bug Reporting
• Grammar and Syntax Checking
• Technical Language Usage
• Task Prioritization
• Research Skills
• Linguistic Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Problem-Solving
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

• Localization
• Quality Assurance
• Translation
• Linguistic Expertise
• Style Guides

Tools & Technologies

• MS Applications
• Bug Tracking Tools
• Computer Hardware Knowledge
• Smartphone Knowledge