German Translator

Localization Unlocked; Saarbrücken; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Localization Unlocked sucht eine/n professionelle/n Übersetzer/in für Saarbrücken. Sie arbeiten konzentriert an hochwertigen Übersetzungen über verschiedene Inhalte hinaus und nutzen gängige CAT-Tools gemäß Client-Richtlinien.

Sie bringen Hochschulabschluss in Translation/Sprachen mit oder vergleichbare Qualifikation sowie 2–4 Jahre Berufserfahrung in Übersetzung/Lokalisierung mit. Teamarbeit, schnelle Auffassungsgabe und termingerechte Lieferung sind gefragt.

Qualifications

• Universitätsabschluss in Übersetzung/Angewandte Sprachen oder gleichwertige Qualifikation.
• Erfahrung in Translation/Localization/Editing oder Content Writing von 2–4 Jahren.
• Kenntnisse im Lokalisierungsprozess und gängiger CAT-Tools.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung von Übersetzungen in CAT-Tools für verschiedene Inhalte.
• Kopier-/Lektoratshilfen im Team anhand von Stilrichtlinien und Client-Anforderungen.
• Beachtung des etablierten Übersetzungsprozesses und Queries bei Bedarf.
• Teilnahme an Fehlerberichts- und Qualitätssitzungen des Kunden.

Skills

Native fluency in TARGET language

Fluency in English

Excellent interpersonal, written and…

Ability to work with tight deadlines

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Education

University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies

Tools

XTM

SDL Studio

JIRA

Job description

# German TranslatorSaarbrücken, Germany · Tracked 8 hours agoFull-time* CAT ToolsApply on company siteApplications happen on the employer's site. No account, payment, or gameplay required.## About this roleIf you have a Candidate Login already, but have forgotten your password please use the steps to reset your password. If you have forgotten your email login, please contact [e-mail] subject Workday Candidate Login When creating your Workday account and entering personal information like name, address, please do not use ALL CAPS. Thank you! NOTICE: For Privacy Policy please review here 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 by senior 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 members can 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