English (UK) Localization QA Tester Part-Time (Remote) in UK

Welocalize
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As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over languages with a growing network of over , in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving our global clients in the markets that matter to them. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Job SummaryWelocalize is offering an exciting opportunity for those who enjoy a mix of linguistic and technical work. We are seeking aLocalization QA Tester / Proofreaderwith native-level fluency inEnglish (UK)and strong technical skills.In this role, you will test a variety of applications and tools, execute test cases, identify localization issues, and report them through our internal bug-tracking system. You will also verify fixes once implemented.This is a fully remote, part-time position with a fixed-term contract for one year (with the possibility of extension). The schedule is hours per week, with shifts of 4 hours per day (to be determined).Key Responsibilities·Test web-based systems and applications onMac OS X and iOS·Execute test cases and scripts to ensure localization accuracy·Identify, report, and track localization bugs using an internal bug tracking system·Verify fixes and ensure linguistic and functional quality·Prioritize linguistic issues, distinguishing between critical and non-critical errors·Clearly document and communicate issue reproduction steps·Collaborate with diverse teams in a fast-paced environmentRequirements·Native-level fluencyinEnglish (UK)(grammar, vocabulary, composition, punctuation)·Fluency in English(written and spoken)·Experience intranslation, localization, or linguistic QA·Strongtechnical skillsand ability to troubleshoot issues·Familiarity withbug-tracking systemsand test case execution·Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment·Strongproblem-solving skillsand attention to detail·Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic setting·Must be legally based in the country listed in the job postingWhy Join Us?·Work with a globally recognized localization leader·Gain hands-on experience inlinguistic QA and software testing·Collaborate with an international, multicultural teamApply today and become part of our dynamic localization QA team!

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