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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
In this exciting role, you will be working remotely at a leading consumer technology company as a contributor to the finished products released in target markets across the globe. You will work within a team to verify data utilizing various mapping tools.
The ideal candidate is a brilliant problem solver, quick study, self-starter, and excellent communicator with a passion for shipping quality products. The ability to think on your feet and to deliver results in a fast-paced environment is a must.
Our testers will work closely with the development team to ensure the client organization ships the highest quality application. The candidate should possess the ability to quickly grasp and distill highly complex matters into clean, understandable reports. The candidate must also be an effective diplomat with strong communication and organizational skills, who is willing to prove him or herself within a company of talented individuals.
Requirements:
- Austin-based (but you'll be working remotely!)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred (Geography, Cartography, or related field preferred)
- Ability to explain technical detail in clear and concise reports
- Organised and self-sufficient, able to work remotely without direct supervision
- Creative thinker and able to understand the product from the user's perspective
- Be polite and courteous.
- Have experience with iOS devices and be technologically savvy.
- Familiarity with using mobile devices for driving navigation e.g. Apple Maps, Google Maps
- Experience working with data and spreadsheets
- Good written and spoken English
- Working knowledge of maps and web-based mapping products
- Proficient in using iOS and MacOS (desirable)
Preferred:
- Experience cycling.
- Experience programming.
- Technical troubleshooting.
- Location: Remote in Austin, TX
- Project duration: 12 months
- Working Hours: 40-hour workweek.
- Schedule: Flexible. 8 hours from 7 am-7 pm with "core hours" between 2 pm to 5 pm
- W2 contract position (benefits after 390 work hours)
- 401k after 1000 hours of work
Desired Start Date: ASAP
Benefits:
▪️ Accident, CriticalIllness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
▪️ Telemedicine Benefit
▪️ Paid Sick Time
▪️ Paid Holiday: 2 days
▪️ Employee Assistance Program
Following eligibility requirements based on hours worked:
▪️ Medical Insurance
▪️ Dental Insurance
▪️ Vision Insurance
▪️ FSA and HSA
▪️ Voluntary Life Insurance
▪️ 401(k) Retirement Plan
