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Sr Analyst Workday Security & HCM

Northfield, IL · On-site +1

$92K - $138K/yr

... localization settings * Security group configuration including role-based, user-based, segment, and ... Lead Workday bi-annual release activities, including impact analysis, testing coordination, and ...

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How much do localization tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for localization tester in Illinois is $46.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.35 and $54.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Localization Tester position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Localization Tester, you need fluency in the target language(s), solid attention to detail, and a strong understanding of software or game testing principles. Familiarity with test management tools (like JIRA and TestRail), localization platforms, and sometimes CAT tools or translation memory systems is often expected. Excellent communication, adaptability, and cultural awareness are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure that localized products are accurate, culturally appropriate, and technically functional for global users.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a Localization Tester?

As a Localization Tester, your daily tasks usually include reviewing translated content in software, apps, or games to check for linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and functional issues. You'll execute test cases, log bugs, and verify that language-specific elements like dates, currencies, or UI layouts display correctly. Collaboration with QA engineers, translators, and developers is common to resolve issues and ensure a high-quality user experience. Regular communication and reporting on progress and challenges is also part of the routine. This role requires a methodical approach and a keen eye for spotting subtle errors that could impact the user experience.

What is a Localization Tester job?

A Localization Tester ensures that a product, such as a website, app, or game, is correctly adapted for a specific region or language. They check for linguistic accuracy, cultural appropriateness, and functional consistency. This involves verifying translations, UI layouts, date formats, currency, and overall user experience. Their role helps ensure that localized products feel natural and error-free for local users.

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Infographic showing various Localization Tester job openings in Illinois as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 66% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,826 per year, or $46.1 per hour.
Information Architect

Information Architect

Systems Technology Group (STG)

Hoffman Estates, IL

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Information Architect
Sears Holdings is seeking an experienced Information Architect to join our User Experience Team. The ideal candidate should be able to creatively envision, evaluate, and design successful user experiences.
You will work with a team of 3-5 information architects that take on new design initiatives and platform enhancements across sears.com, kmart.com and the associated portfolio of brand properties. You will be responsible for conducting and analyzing research, gathering business requirements, identifying technology constraints in order to synthesizing intelligent and successful design solutions.
As an integral part of the User Experience team you will collaborate closely with visual designers, front-end developers, and business stakeholders on concept generation through final implementation. This will include collaborating on new design concepts, working on win/win solutions with primary stakeholders, consulting with stakeholders on design enhancements, and working on small/mid-size maintenance projects.
Your responsibilities will include making informed recommendations on design strategies, leveraging best practices, accurately estimating and tracking your time across multiple simultaneous projects, as well as working with the UE staff to develop and document methodologies, standards and best practices for the group.
Currently, we are interested in candidates with 5+ years of demonstrable experience and who have had a background involving large scale web initiatives. The ideal candidate will have exceptional analytical skills, be well versed in user-centered design practices, and can turn business and user requirements into elegant user interfaces and compelling interactive experiences.
All candidates under consideration must be able to present a comprehensive portfolio.
Responsibilities:
• Generate and maintain detailed design specifications
• Develop new and effective design solutions on time and in scope
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver on new business initiatives and platform enhancements
• Develop methodologies, standards and best practices for the group
• Manage external resources consisting of contractors, design firms and agencies
• Document content structure, page templates, and interfaces
• Develop user interface standards
• Generate and maintain site maps
• Create detailed page-level wireframes and functional specifications
• Conduct user research, profiling and analysis
• Track and analyze customer site behavior/feedback
• Requirements gathering, documenting and tracking
• Process and task flow modeling
• Concept generation and modeling
• Low-fidelity and hi-fidelity prototyping techniques
• User research, competitive research, and usability testing
• Group facilitation
• Project planning and tracking
Core Competencies:
• Deep understanding of user-centered design, usability, information design, interaction design, and goal-oriented design
• Experience and familiarity in the capabilities of HTML, DHTML, CSS, Flash and AJAX-based applications.
• Excellent communication skills – in person, written and presentation.
• Ability to prioritize and track multiple tasks across multiple projects, under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to switch gears quickly and be flexible to work on concurrent projects.
• Ability to create clean, precise and detailed IA documentations.
• Proficiency in industry standard UI software such as Visio, OmniGraffle, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint and Acrobat.
Desired Qualifications:
• 5+ years experience working as an information architect, interaction designer, or user experience designer.
• 3+ years experience in retail merchandising/marketing, advertising, product development, e-commerce or related field.
• 3+ years experience with usability testing including preparation, execution and analysis.
• Familiarity with current user experience and usability research, theories, best practices and methodologies.
• Degree in a related field, such as information design, human-computer interaction, library science, cognitive science, graphic design, or industrial design a plus.
• Experience with Localization Issues and Web Accessibility Standards a plus.
• Agency/Design Firm experience a big plus.
• A portfolio of your best recent work will be reviewed.