Linguistic QA Tester, Proofreader

Responsibilities

• Proofreading and editing localized content in their native language
• Catching errors in grammar, typos, syntax, punctuation, and inconsistencies
• Translating content from English to native language
• Checking UIs for functional issues
• Conducting test cases and identifying localization bugs
• Reporting bugs via an internal bug tracking system
• Verifying fixes once implemented

• 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
• Flexibility to work during non-business hours, weekends, and national/federal holidays
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team ethic

• proofreading
• editing
• translation
• testing
• bug tracking
• test cases
• test scripts
• grammar
• punctuation
• syntax

• problem-solving
• communication
• teamwork
• flexibility
• independence
• prioritization
• articulation
• adaptability
• attention to detail
• ability to work under pressure