Associate Localization Engineer - BA

TransPerfect Translations International; Buenos Aires; On-site; ARS 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect Translations International is seeking an Associate Localization Engineer to support technical production workflows, troubleshoot translation processes, and automate repetitive tasks. You will collaborate with Localization Engineers and Technology PMs to improve file handling and TM management.

The role emphasizes scripting, QA of translations, and contributing to tool validation, with opportunities to learn our CAT tools and data pipelines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
• Proficiency in scripting/markup languages including Python, VB/VBA, C++, Perl, ASP, Java, JSP, XML, HTML, XLIFF.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical support to Production and Sales under guidance from senior team members.
• Assist Project Managers and Linguists in troubleshooting translation processes.
• Coordinate with Sales/CS on pre-sale planning and quoting with support from Senior Engineers.
• Prepare various file types for localization to meet client requirements.
• Automate file analysis, parsing and filtering.
• Perform QA on translated files.
• Manage and manipulate Translation Memories (TMs).
• Help validate new features in CAT tools and related products with senior engineers.
• Write scripts/macros to automate repetitive PM tasks.
• Work with Product Managers to report and test bug fixes.

Skills

Fluent English

Bachelor's degree

Strong communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Analytical and problem solving

Curiosity and process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

VB/VBA

C++

Perl

ASP

Java

XML

HTML

XLIFF

Job description

Summary

Associate Localization Engineers (Associate LEs) are technically skilled individuals with a desire to both troubleshoot and create solutions for technical production issues including file preparation, Translation Memory management, script development for data manipulation, and defining strategies for project executions.

The Associate Localization Engineer is a team player who thrives in a fast-paced work environment, working alongside our Localization Engineers and Technology Project Managers to develop creative solutions for handling complicated files and workflows. They are self-motivated to learn and become experts in localization and our company’s technology products.

Description

• Provide daily, project-based technical support to Production and Sales, under guidance from senior team members

• Assist Project Managers and Linguists in troubleshooting issues related to the translation process

• Interface and coordinate with Sales and Client Services (CS) to provide input on pre-sale planning and quoting of projects, with support from Senior Engineers

• Prepare various file types for the localization process to ensure compliance with client requirements

• Automate file analysis, parsing, and filtering

• Perform QA on translated files

• Manage and manipulate Translation Memories (TMs)

• Help validate new features in our CAT tool, TM Server, Analysis Package, and other products, in collaboration with senior team members

• Write scripts and/or macros in various programming languages to automate repetitive tasks performed by Project Managers, as necessary

• Work closely with software Product Managers to report and test fixes for bugs found by product users

• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

Required Skills

• Fluency in English

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent

• Knowledge of computer, scripting, and markup languages including (but not necessarily all of) Python, VB, VBA, C++, Perl, ASP, Java, JSP, XML, HTML, XLIFF

• High level of proficiency in Windows platform

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe software

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Team player attitude

• High level of attention to detail

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Avid curiosity and desire to improve processes