Linguistic Test Lead

What is this role?

The successful candidate will be bilingual demonstrate native level expertise in a foreign language, a working knowledge of software testing in various phases of software development cycle, as well as hands-on experience with a multitude of software applications in a corporate network environment including servers, databases, and mail systems.  Leadership experience including supervisory experience or project management is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to gain exposure to the global software development and the testing world while working with cutting-edge technologies.

Job Description

• Hands-on coordination of challenging functional & linguistic software testing/QA in the secure onsite testing facility
• Work as part of a dynamic team on a wide variety of projects (cutting-edge consumer tech, inc. video/audio streaming, smart speakers and displays, smart home devices, travel and commerce apps, etc) for an exciting client – global industry leader in search.
• Manage operational and technical aspects of complex projects, including project assessment, coordination, and delivery
• Create and validate localization and functional test plans based on UI/UX and functional spec from client
• Setup test beds and test environments troubleshoot and assess testing viability, including test prep and smoke testing; problem solve in a dynamic deadline-driven environment.
• Review, validate, and triage identified defects within the software for clarity, classification, and prioritization. Flag critical issues to developers.
• Serve as main/backup linguistic lead for your language
• Track test progress; coordinate onsite and remote testers, including hands-on technical and project-related support.
• Track tester hours, track budget burn rate, and approve tester hours after confirming completion of work
• Provide status reports regularly to Test Line Manager/Testing Manager
• Participating client-initiated meetings to give project updates and coordinate tasks among developers, test leads, SI and other team testers

Requirements:

• Bi-lingual, translator-level fluency in the native language preferred. Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Engineering related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent problem solving, defect investigation and analytical skills.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Leadership skills and ability
• Highly detailed and organized
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work on a team and communicate effectively with other team members
• Motivated and ability to learn fast

Desirable skills and abilities

• Prior supervisory experience
• Previous experience in software testing
• Knowledge of test management tools
• MS Excel expertise
• IT support experience in software development/testing environment

Benefits:

• Amazing benefits. (Seriously.)
• Opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge consumer technology, including pre-release software and hardware prototypes.
• Infinite training, professional development and personal growth opportunities
• The rare opportunity to impact how organizations communicate globally. There’s a reason we work with 90 of the top 100 brands.
• Smart, engaged co-workers, a culture of innovation and opportunity.

SDL is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Qualified applicants will be evaluated for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, and disability status.  For more information about EEO/AAP legislation please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.