German Translator

Welocalize; Saarbrücken; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize, Inc. is seeking a translator/localization specialist to deliver high-quality translations across marketing, help, UI, and regulated content. You will use standard CAT tools, follow client guidelines, and participate in ongoing quality improvements through feedback and training.

You will master CAT tools, adhere to translation processes, and meet KPIs for productivity, quality, and timeliness while collaborating with an international virtual team.

Qualifications

• Native fluency in the target language.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• 2-4 years of experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing.
• Good understanding of the localization process.
• Proficiency with Windows and Office.
• Experience with CAT tools (XTM, SDL Studio) and issue tracking (JIRA).
• Ability to learn new localization tools quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Experience working in a virtual team.

Responsibilities

• Perform translations in various translation tools for assigned clients and projects
• Translate content such as marketing, help, UI, or regulated content
• Support the team with copy-edit tasks
• Master CAT tools and tools for creating queries or checking live UI elements
• Follow established translation processes and raise queries when needed
• Adhere to style guides and client requirements
• Improve based on corrections from senior team members and clients
• Keep track of personal error statistics and address weak spots
• Participate in internal trainings and client trainings
• Participate in error arbitration and quality meetings
• Meet KPIs for productivity, quality, and timeliness
• Engage in quality calls organized by the client
• Analyze gaps and seek senior guidance to address them
• Meet goals set by the team manager

Skills

Native fluency in target language

English fluency

Translation experience

Localization process understanding

Office suite proficiency

Quick learner

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Remote teamwork

Motivated and versatile

Education

University degree in Translation/Applied Languages

Tools

XTM

SDL Studio

JIRA

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Job Responsibilities:

The role focuses on delivering high-quality translations across various content types using standard CAT tools and adhering strictly to client-specific guidelines and processes. It involves continuous quality improvement through feedback, training, and collaboration, while meeting key performance indicators in productivity, quality, and timeliness.

The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:

• Perform translations in various translation tools for assigned clients and projects
• Translate various types of content, e.g. marketing, help, UI, or regulated content
• Support the team with copy-edit tasks on selected content types
• Master the standard CAT tools and tools associated with translation work for internal clients (e.g. tools for creating queries or checking the live UI elements)
• Precisely follow the established translation process, e.g. always raise queries when there is a need to
• Precisely follow the style guide and overall client requirements
• Improve based on the corrections made bysenior team members as well as the client reviewers
• Keep track of personal error statistics and work on the weak spots
• Take part in the internal trainings and the ones organized by the clients
• Participate in the error arbitration process
• Meet the KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery and quality
• Take part in the internal quality meetings and the quality calls organized by the client for the whole team
• Constantly analyze own gaps and think of what assistance the senior memberscan provide to help address those
• Meet the goals set by the team manager

Additional Job Details:

REQUIREMENTS

Education Level

• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience (University degree in other fields plus 2 years of full time experience in translation; OR 5 years of full time professional experience in translating)

Experience and Skills

• Native fluency in TARGET language
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• 2-4 years of experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing
• Good understanding of the localization process
• Good user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications
• Good user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA
• Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, linguists
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in
• Ability to work within a virtual team
• Fast learner, motivated, versatile