Proofreader jobs in Santa Clara, CA

Job Description Summary

Welocalize is offering a unique opportunity for those who enjoy a combination of linguistic and technical work. We are seeking Danish Localization QA Testers / Proofreaders for a project in Cupertino, California. We need your native-level fluency skills combined with strong technical skills. If you are looking for a long-term (no end date) role this is a great opportunity for you! 

The tester will conduct test cases, identify localization bugs, report them via an internal bug tracking system as well as verify the fixes once implemented.

The perfect candidate will possess strong linguistic skills.

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

• 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
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team ethic