German Localization QA Tester / Proofreader in Austin, TX

RESPONSIBILITIES -Write and report relevant bugs and errors using best practices through the internal database system. - Ability to understand and prioritize tasks and issues quickly and efficiently. - Native language skills and cultural awareness of German and Germany - Good oral and written communication. - Highly organized with attention to detail and a commitment to quality. - QA various products 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 German (Germany); 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 quality and timely manner. REQUIREMENTS Remote with occasional attendance at our offices in Austin, TX. W-2 (eligible for benefits based on hours worked). Monday-Friday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with a 1-hour lunch break, 35 hours per week). To be eligible for this role, you’ll need a valid visa permitting you to work in the USA. IDEAL BACKGROUNDS: Marketing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Translation, and/or Localization Benefits : ▪️ Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance ▪️ Telemedicine Benefit ▪️ Paid Sick Time ▪️ Paid Holiday ▪️ Employee Assistance Program ▪️ Internet reimbursement up to $25/month Following the eligibility requirements: ▪️ Medical Insurance ▪️ Dental Insurance ▪️ Vision Insurance ▪️ HSA ▪️ Voluntary Life Insurance ▪️ 401(k) Retirement Plan Hourly rate: $24 Additional pay and mileage reimbursement when working onsite Job Reference: We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.