Associate Principal Consultant, Japanese Translator

Summary

Join Nagarro, a rapidly growing Digital Product Engineering company with a global presence, as a translator with 10+ years of experience. You will be responsible for translating various business materials between Japanese and English, ensuring accuracy and cultural appropriateness. Strong written communication skills in both languages are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with translation tools is a plus. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain translation databases. This role demands attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Requirements

• Total Experience 10+ years
• Fluency in Japanese and English with strong written communication skills in both languages
• Hands on experience translating PowerPoint presentations, documents, reports, and other business materials from Japanese to English and vice versa
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy, contextual relevance, and preservation of intended meaning and tone
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently
• Strong organizational and proofreading skills to maintain high-quality translations
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Translate PowerPoint presentations, documents, reports, and other written materials from Japanese to English and English to Japanese
• Ensure translations are accurate, culturally appropriate, and aligned with company terminology and style guidelines
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deadlines
• Proofread and edit translations to ensure consistency and high quality
• Maintain updated glossaries and translation memory databases for ongoing and future projects
• Support the localization of materials to align with the cultural and linguistic nuances of Japanese audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with translation and localization tools (e.g., Trados, memoQ)
• Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Japanese Studies, or a related field