Brazilian Portuguese Localization QA Tester/Proofreader

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
As a Linguistic QA Tester, you will primarily be proofreading and editing content already localized to your native language, making sure 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 Details:
Location: Onsite in Cupertino, CA (100% onsite attendance, no remote work) - client's shuttle available!
Workweek: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm (1 hour unpaid break from 12-1) = 35 hours a week
Hourly Rate: $35
Duration: Project-based
W-2 employee, eligible for benefits based on hours worked
Must have a US work permit

Benefits:
▪️ Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
▪️ Telemedicine Benefit
▪️ Paid Sick Time - Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave every 30 worked hours
▪️ Paid Holiday: 2 days
▪️ Employee Assistance Program

Following eligibility requirements:
▪️ Medical Insurance
▪️ Dental Insurance
▪️ Vision Insurance
▪️ FSA and HSA
▪️ Voluntary Life Insurance
▪️ 401(k) Retirement Plan- After 1000 hours worked

Requirements

  • Native-level fluency in Brazilian Portuguese (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
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong team ethic