Localization Engineer, Senior

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Alexa Translations

πŸ“Remote - Worldwide

Summary

Join our team as a Localization Engineer to optimize and automate translation workflows by developing cutting-edge tools and integrating translation technologies.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Bash, or others commonly used for scripting and automation
  • Familiarity with Translation Management Systems (TMS), Computer-Aided Translation (CAT) tools, and Machine Translation (MT) engines
  • Experience working with APIs and integrating third-party software solutions
  • Knowledge of file formats and structures (JSON, XML, HTML, etc.) and experience managing these for localization
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Strong understanding of internationalization and localization processes
  • Experience managing translation assets (TMs, TBs, glossaries) in multilingual projects
  • Familiarity with CAT tools (e.g., Trados, MemoQ) and QA tools (e.g., Xbench, Verifika)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to adapt and learn new technologies quickly

Responsibilities

  • Create comprehensive data flows of different systems throughout the organization, including visualizations and API documentation
  • Own the connection points between systems, establish SLAs, understand and document data transformations occurring within each application
  • Write and maintain scripts using Python, JavaScript, Bash, or similar languages to automate processes such as file preparation, format conversion, quality checks, and more
  • Design, develop, and maintain integrations between Translation Management Systems (TMS), Computer-Aided Translation (CAT) tools, Machine Translation (MT) engines, and other software applications using APIs and custom connectors
  • Optimize the process of preparation and management of different file types (e.g., JSON, XML, HTML, INI, YAML, etc.) for translation
  • Develop custom tools, plugins, or extensions for CAT tools and translation teams to enhance workflow efficiency
  • Create and implement automated testing frameworks to ensure the quality of localized content
  • Manage and optimize linguistic assets (TMs, TBs, glossaries) by engineering custom solutions that enhance translation quality

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in software localization, with a deep understanding of localization engineering
  • Familiarity with agile software development methodologies
  • Experience with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure)
  • Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
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