Remote Localization Engineer, Senior

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