French; France Localization QA Tester​/Proofreader in Austin, TX

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

As a Linguistic QA Tester, 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 requirements:

Location:

On-Site in Austin, TX

Workweek:
Monday-Friday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm -> with one hour of lunch in between -> 35 hours per week)

Hourly flat rate: $28

W-2 (eligible for benefits based on hours worked)

You must have a valid visa to work in the USA

Preferred backgrounds: Marketing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Translation and/or Localization

• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Telemedicine Benefit
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holiday: 2 days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage Reimbursement

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• FSA and HSA
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Requirements

• Native-level fluency in their respective language (grammar, vocabulary, composition, punctuation)
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Experience working in translation
• Tech savvy, with experience testing web-based systems and applications on Mac OS X and iOS
• Ability to prioritize linguistic issues and distinguish between a true must-fix and a nice-to-have
• Experience working with test cases and test scripts
• Experience with bug tracking systems
• Ability to clearly articulate reproduction steps for a given issue and communicate critical information
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work with very diverse teams
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team ethic