Welo Data
Posted 76 days agoVerified live 1d ago
Norwegian Tech Linguistic Tester
Brief overview
Remote
UndergradOr in progress
3+ yrsMinimum
Native-level fluency in NorwegianMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointWeb browser navigationPC hardware knowledgeSmartphone knowledge iPhoneSmartphone knowledge AndroidAndroid operating systemiOS operating systemTranslation and localization experienceBug tracking toolsLinguistic evaluationEnglish language skills
Job description
Summary
Welo Data is a company that specializes in translation and localization services. They are seeking a Norwegian Tech Linguistic Tester to evaluate translations in software and mobile applications, report bugs, and ensure quality standards are met.
Responsibilities
- 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 in 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; be able to communicate effectively and escalate testing issues
- Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and of high quality
Skills
- 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)
- Familiarity with Android and iOS operating systems
- 3+ years professional translation & localization experience
- Familiarity with native culture and trends
- Avid user of social media with familiarity with Facebook Family of Apps
- Experience with consumer devices that provide utility like messaging, health, fitness, calendar, organization
- Strong Company & Industry Awareness
- Can establish & Develop Processes and procedures as part of a client program
- Strong Problem-Solving skills as to arrive at optimal solution
- Shows excellent Time Management skills
- A Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle approach to tasks and workloads
- Takes Ownership of deliverables
- Be organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Candidates with Localization/QA/translation experience or with advanced computer skills are preferred
Qualifications
Must Haves
- 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)
- Familiarity with Android and iOS operating systems
- 3+ years professional translation & localization experience
- Familiarity with native culture and trends
- Avid user of social media with familiarity with Facebook Family of Apps
- Experience with consumer devices that provide utility like messaging, health, fitness, calendar, organization
- Strong Company & Industry Awareness
- Can establish & Develop Processes and procedures as part of a client program
- Strong Problem-Solving skills as to arrive at optimal solution
- Shows excellent Time Management skills
- A Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle approach to tasks and workloads
- Takes Ownership of deliverables
- Be organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Nice to Haves
- Candidates with Localization/QA/translation experience or with advanced computer skills are preferred
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