Localization Specialist / Terminologist (all genders)

GK SOFTWARE AG; Remote; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology provider is seeking a Localization Specialist to champion global localization excellence. You will ensure consistent product language across 29+ markets, manage terminology databases, and run translation workflows. The role requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and strong experience in localization, using CAT/TMS tools like memoQ. Offering remote work flexibility, this permanent position emphasizes collaboration and innovative AI-powered solutions.

Leistungen

Flexible remote work hours

Job security with a permanent contract

Collaborative culture

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in software/product localization.
• Experience in terminology management and linguistic QA.
• Technical understanding in automation and regex.

Aufgaben

• Ensure high-quality product language across all markets.
• Maintain terminology databases and style guides.
• Run translation workflows and validate localization formats.
• Coordinate translations and manage vendor performance.

Kenntnisse

Software localization expertise

Strong proficiency with CAT/TMS tools

Excellent communication in German and English

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Software Localization or related field

Tools

memoQ

GitLab

Jira Automations

Jobbeschreibung

You shape how our products speak to the world. As our Localization Specialist / Terminologist, you ensure that every term, every UI label, and every piece of product content is accurate, consistent, and culturally adapted across 29+ markets. You make thoughtful use of modern, including AI-supported, localization tools where they add value. Your work helps global customers understand, trust, and enjoy our products.

Location: Mobilework (Germany-wide)

What You’ll Do

• Champion Global Localization Excellence by ensuring consistent, high-quality product language across all markets and driving modern localization standards.
• Own Terminology & Language Quality by maintaining terminology databases, style guides and glossary governance to deliver clear and precise language across products.
• Optimize Localization Delivery by running translation workflows with CAT/TMS tools, validating localization formats (XLIFF, TMX, PO) and supporting automation efforts (e.g., CI/CD).
• Enable Seamless Product Experiences by partnering with Product, UX, QA and Support to ensure localized versions feel intuitive and native for users worldwide.
• Strengthen Vendor & Process Collaboration by coordinating translations in 29+ languages, managing vendor performance and ensuring smooth communication with external language partners.
• Improve Tools, Workflows & Knowledge Sharing by enhancing localization systems, terminology processes and QA routines, and enabling teams through documentation, checklists and training.

What You Bring

• A relevant academic background such as a Master’s degree in Software Localization, Translation Studies, Computational Linguistics, Informatics + Languages, or similar
• Several years of experience in software/product localization, including translation, terminology management and linguistic QA
• Strong proficiency with modern CAT/TMS tools (ideally memoQ)
• Experience working with terminology tools, terminology workflows and relevant standards
• Excellent communication skills in German and English; additional languages are a plus
• A structured, reliable and independent working style paired with strong collaboration skills
• Technical understanding in areas such as version control (GitLab), automation (Jira Automations) and regex for text validation

Why Join GK?

• Mission-driven: We simplify interactions in retail – for businesses and customers alike.
• Empowered by flexibility: Remote-first, flexible hours – work where and how you thrive.
• Security with vision: Permanent contract in a future-focused, stable environment.
• Culture that connects: Open, collaborative, and people-first – with great coffee if you drop by 😉.
• Backed by strength: With 35+ years of retail tech expertise and as part of Fujitsu, a global IT leader.
• Tech that scales: AI-powered solutions built to grow with the world’s leading retailers.
• Think global: 570,000+ installations in 65+ countries. Real impact, worldwide.

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