Tech Linguistic Tester for Norwegian Language

Weloglobal

Portland, OR

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 3+ years of localization and QA experience, and are comfortable with technical terminology in both English and Norwegian.

Best fit for

Candidates with 3+ years of localization and QA experience in technical domains
— “3+ years professional translation & localization experience”
Individuals who are fluent in Norwegian and have strong cultural awareness
— “Native-level or fully bilingual fluency (both spoken and written language) in required language(s)”
Professionals who are familiar with consumer technology platforms like iOS and Android
— “Familiarity with Android and iOS operating systems”

Things to consider

The role may require in-office work at client locations, which could impact remote flexibility
— “Ability to work onsite and/or well as client location”
Candidates must be adept at using bug tracking systems and internal databases for reporting
— “Write and report relevant bugs and errors using best practices through internal database system”

How to stand out

Emphasize your ability to troubleshoot and escalate testing issues effectively
— “Troubleshoot basic problems; be able to communicate effectively and escalate testing issues”
Highlight your experience with QA processes and test case execution
— “QA various products in by accurately following testing instructions and test cases”
Showcase your expertise in Norwegian technical language and localization standards
— “Knowledge of common technological terms in English and target language”
Demonstrate your ability to adhere to strict quality standards and style guides
— “Adhere to project-specific quality standards, trademarks, style guides and client-preferred checklists and glossaries”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

accurate translations
functional UI checks

Typical background

3+ years of professional translation & localization experience

Skills & requirements

Required

ProofreadingTranslationUI Testing

Preferred

Bug Tracking

Stack & domain

ProofreadingEditingTranslationAttention To DetailCommunicationLocalizationQA

About the role

Original posting from Weloglobal via Lever

About Welocalize
Welocalize, a Welo Global brand, serves localization teams through AI-enabled multilingual content solutions that enable enterprises to operate and scale globally. Welocalize combines AI, automation, and human expertise to support enterprises in more than 300 languages, enabling accurate, culturally aligned, and compliant multilingual content at scale.
Welocalize’s Opal Platform comprises patented technology designed to automate multilingual content and improve workflow performance for enterprises. Opal functions as an agentic system that orchestrates AI, automation, and human expertise to coordinate content workflows across the lifecycle, improving speed, scalability, and operational control for global enterprises. These solutions operate within a secure and compliant environment supported by seven ISO certifications. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices worldwide. welocalize.com
As a Tech Linguistic Tester 1, you will primarily be proofreading and editing content already localized to your native language, making sure that you catch any errors in the content, such as: grammar, typos, syntax, punctuation, capitalization, political incorrectness, inconsistencies, and extra spaces between words or characters. You will sometimes be translating content from English to your native language. You will also be
checking UIs for functional issues.
Job Description:
The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:
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.
Experience:
Ability to work onsite and/or well as client location.
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.
Key Competencies and Requirements:
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.
Knowledge of common technological terms in English and target language.
Flexibility with varying hours.

Source: Weloglobal careers (Lever)