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This part-time role combines Bulgarian-language proofreading with localization quality assurance for digital products. The tester reviews Bulgarian translations for grammar, spelling, formatting, cultural relevance, and adherence to style guides and glossaries. They execute test cases, identify and document localization defects, and verify fixes using internal bug-tracking tools. The position requires native-level Bulgarian, strong written communication, careful prioritization, and reliable delivery in a long-term remote-style engagement across the listed European locations.
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I would review it in context for grammar, terminology, natural phrasing, truncation, formatting, consistency, and cultural appropriateness. I would compare it with approved glossaries and style guides, then log any issues with screenshots, steps to reproduce, expected results, and actual results.
It should include a clear title, environment and build details, exact reproduction steps, source and localized strings where relevant, expected versus actual behavior, severity, screenshots or recordings, and any terminology or style-guide reference that supports the finding.
I assess user impact, severity, release risk, and task deadlines first. Blocking functional or misleading content issues take priority over minor cosmetic issues, while I communicate early if priorities conflict or clarification is needed.
I would flag it as a linguistic quality issue and propose a more natural alternative that preserves the source meaning, product voice, and terminology. I would explain the rationale and check whether the preferred wording should be added to the glossary for future consistency.
I would retest the original reproduction steps in the specified build and confirm that the corrected behavior or text meets the expected result. I would also perform focused regression checks on related screens, strings, and layouts before resolving or reopening the ticket with evidence.
About Welocalize
Welocalize, a Welo Global brand, serves localization teams through AI-enabled multilingual content solutions that enable enterprises to operate and scale globally. Welocalize combines AI, automation, and human expertise to support enterprises in more than 300 languages, enabling accurate, culturally aligned, and compliant multilingual content at scale.
Welocalize’s Opal Platform comprises patented technology designed to automate multilingual content and improve workflow performance for enterprises. Opal functions as an agentic system that orchestrates AI, automation, and human expertise to coordinate content workflows across the lifecycle, improving speed, scalability, and operational control for global enterprises. These solutions operate within a secure and compliant environment supported by seven ISO certifications. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices worldwide. welocalize.com
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for a part-time Bulgarian Localization QA Tester / Proofreader to join a long-term.
As a Linguistic Tester, you’ll help bring high-quality Bulgarian content to life and ensure it feels natural, accurate, and polished for end users. Your main focus will be reviewing and refining localized content, making sure it reads smoothly and is free from errors. This includes checking grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, formatting, and cultural or contextual accuracy.
You’ll also work hands-on with products by executing test cases, identifying localization bugs, and reporting issues through internal bug-tracking systems. Once fixes are implemented, you’ll help verify that they’ve been resolved correctly. From time to time, you’ll also have the opportunity to translate content from English into Bulgarian. In addition, you’ll explore user interfaces to identify localization or functional issues, playing an important role in delivering a seamless and user-friendly experience.
This role is ideal for someone with native-level Bulgarian fluency, strong attention to detail, and an interest in quality assurance within digital products. If you’re looking for a stable, long-term role (no end date) where you can apply both your language expertise and technical skills, this is a great opportunity.
MAIN DUTIES
– 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 Bulgarian and Bulgaria.
– 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 Bulgarian (from Bulgaria); 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.
IDEAL BACKGROUNDS: Marketing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Translation, and/or Localization
Job Reference: #LI-JC1
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