Portuguese (from Brazil) Part-Time Linguistic Quality Assurance Tester

Welocalize is hiring Part-Time Linguistic QA Testers for the Portuguese language as it is spoken in Portugal
As a Linguistic Tester you will be an important part of the QA Testing process for emerging technology. Depending on the project you will be testing websites, e-learning courses, videos and marketing material but also mobile apps and softwares, which have not yet been released to the public.
You will primarily be proofreading and editing content which has already been localized to your target language. Your task is to make sure that you catch any linguistic and/or functional errors in the product (i.e. typos, layout-, grammar-, punctuation-, capitalization issues, cultural incorrectness, inconsistencies).
If you are tech-savvy, eager for quality and passionate about languages, then this is a rare opportunity to put your language skills to great use. Let's work together to improve products for users in local markets and around the world!
You must be based in Portland, Oregon or surrounding area and be able to work on-site during business hours at least once a week (average 6 hours a week on-site during the project).
Job information:
Job Title: Part-Time Linguistic QA TesterLocation: Portland, OR, Remote/ HybridHourly Rate: $25 (Negotiable based on experience)Hours: Part Time (Hours vary based on project need and demand)Schedule: Set your own hours within Welocalize business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Pacific)Start date: ASAPEmployment Status: Part-Time W2 Employee, eligible for benefits based on hours worked
Must have valid work authorization in the US (Welocalize does not sponsor VISAs at this time)
Please note that this work is part time depending on project need. Due to this, hours will vary and flexibility with a changing schedule is very important.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Portuguese -Brazil (Linguistic competency in target language equal to the following: ILR Level 5 or CEF C2)
• Must live in Portland, Oregon or the surrounding area and be able to work onsite in our Portland office depending on current project needs
• Excellent written/verbal communication in English (for bug reporting purposes), ability to follow written testing instructions in English
• Up-to-date awareness of current and common technical language usage in the target language
• Knowledge of common technological terms in English and the target language
• Strong practical knowledge of computers and mobile devices, Microsoft Office suite (or equivalent MAC or OpenOffice) and various browsers.
• Basic knowledge of smartphones (iPhone or Android)
• Localization QA experience is preferred
• Flexibility with varying hours

The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this position:

• Write and report relevant errors using various bug tracking softwares
• Evaluate the quality of translation in your native language within the given context
• 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, checklists and glossaries
• Troubleshoot basic computer problems (connecting to the internet, switching between Languages etc.)
• Communicate effectively and escalate testing issues
• Complete assigned tasks in a quality and timely manner

 Welocalize transforms content across platforms, devices, and channels so that it resonates locally and delivers a superior customer experience worldwide. We ensure that the content is relevant and culturally appropriate at every step.
What to expect·       Working on projects with leading tech companies·       Learn and develop skills with an experienced testing team·       Gain hands-on experience in the world of localization·       Develop quality assurance testing skills that can be used across multiple industries
Come aboard our dynamic team, working with cutting-edge content and making a real impact in the world of localization.