Norwegian Tech Linguistic Tester

Responsibilities:

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.

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a college or university in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

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:

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

Other Skills:

Be organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Candidates with Localization/QA/translation experience or with advanced computer skills are preferred