Linguistic tester - German Relocation to Cambridge

• Are you meticulous about good grammar and accurate spelling with German at mother-tongue level?
• Do you have a precise understanding of German and a high level of English?
• Do you enjoy working in a multinational environment?

If you can answer yes to these questions, this entry-level position as a linguistic tester at a world-leading localization services provider could be the perfect opportunity. It s a chance to kick-start your career in a fast-moving professional environment and develop a wide range of in-demand skills.

The opportunity

Working as part of a large international team, you ll be able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity while remaining focused on different projects simultaneously. You ll have excellent organizational skills as well as the ability to communicate clearly and precisely in English. This is a role in which you ll demonstrate strong client-facing skills and have the opportunity to develop professionally at a rapid rate.

You ll have a keen eye for linguistic detail in German and a keen ability to spot errors, review translations and ensure consistent style for your clients target audiences.

Working with on-stage testing and our computer aided translation (CAT) tools, you ll be IT literate and have a proactive approach to problem-solving. While experience in translation technologies is not essential, you ll be keen to learn new software skills and apply them professionally.

Take a look through the detailed role specification below. If this sounds like a challenge you would relish, we d love to hear from you.

Tasks

• Linguistic testing of software, websites, audio, presentations, etc., from diverse clients
• Linguistic review of texts in German language in terms of grammar, spelling, punctuation and style
• Reporting any typos, grammar mistakes, truncation issues and inconsistencies
• Ensuring that the text is compliant with customer glossaries and style guides
• Submitting issues in bug-tracking systems and then verifying the fixes
• Editing graphics and snapping screenshots for product documentation
• Provide language-specific support
• Occasional meetings with client contacts
• Respond to client queries or feedback
• Consultation/discussion with client reviewers
• Participating in briefings and discussions with clients on language-related matters

Requirements

• All candidates must pass a linguistic test in German language prior to interview
• German speaker of mother-tongue level with a high level of language awareness
• Very good eye for detail
• Good communicator with excellent reporting skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Confident and comfortable in using IT platforms and devices
• Linguistic experience or training/education required
• Testing experience is an advantage
• Applicants who can demonstrate strong technical knowledge are of particular interest

Benefits

Working in Cambridge

Known the world over for its prestigious university, Cambridge is a beautiful historic city that attracts millions of visitors. However, it s also a youthful, multicultural hub and home to some of the world s leading hi-tech firms.

Compact and accessible, there s no shortage of pubs, bars and cafes in which to meet friends and colleagues. From museums, parks and galleries to nightclubs and restaurants, the UK s most bike-friendly city is full of things to see and do, as well as being only a 50-minute train ride from one of the world s most famous capitals: London.

For successful candidates, unless you already have the right to work in the UK, Alpha will act as your sponsor, and you will need to obtain a visa before entering the UK. This is a relatively straightforward process.