Linguistic QA Tester, Proofreader

Welocalize

Linguistic QA Tester proofreading and editing localized content for Welocalize. Ensuring accuracy in grammar and functionality while testing web applications.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 - $35 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

iOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

proofreadingeditingtranslationtestingbug trackingtest casestest scriptsgrammarpunctuationsyntax

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationteamworkflexibilityindependenceprioritizationarticulationadaptabilityattention to detailability to work under pressure