Detail Oriented Tester
Talascend is currently seeking a Detail Oriented Tester for a contract opportunity with our client in Plano, Texas.
Overview
The role focuses on assessing both the acoustic quality of synthesized speech and the accuracy, and robustness of the Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) engine across diverse languages, accents, and real world noise conditions.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with other team members within the department.
- Conduct testing as per the set standards and procedures.
- Ensure that the testing is carried out as per the defined standards and procedures.
- Submit testing results as per procedures.
- Edit and proofread translations for grammar, spelling, context, and punctuation.
- Experience in testing web-based systems and applications on computers and mobile devices.
- Experience working with test scripts and test cases.
- Register detected bugs/issues and follow up with fix regressions.
- Work with a wide range of media and translation software.
- Summarize information from multiple sources in both English and the target language.
- Conduct active listening and note-taking to accurately capture spoken information in the target language.
- Read and comprehend written materials in the target language.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience) - highly preferred
- 2-4 years of applicable experience
Requirements
- Fluently read, write and speak English (Korean language ability is a plus).
- Tech savvy - Intermediate-level skills using computers, mobile devices, spreadsheets.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.
- Team player.
- Good time-management skills.
- Great interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, work independently as well as working on a team.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines.
- Understanding of cultural/linguistic nuances and political correctness for respective language/country.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant linguistic, regional, and cultural trends.
Shift
Fully onsite
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
