German Linguist

Welocalize, Inc; España; Presencial; EUR 52.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Welocalize, Inc. in Spain seeks an experienced Translator/Localization Specialist to manage translation and copy-editing tasks for assigned projects.

You will coordinate with freelancers, maintain glossaries and style guides, and ensure timely, high-quality linguistic deliverables while collaborating with clients and internal teams. The role requires 4+ years in translation/localization, native fluency in the target language, strong English, familiarity with CAT tools such as XTM and SDL Studio,

Formación

• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination.
• Native fluency in the target language and fluency in English (written and spoken).
• 4+ years of translation/localization/editing or content writing experience.
• 2+ years of review experience and knowledge of localization processes.
• Experience with CAT tools and standard software; ability to learn new tools quickly.

Responsabilidades

• Perform copy-edit and on-demand translation tasks for projects.
• Coordinate with freelancers and agencies; manage language materials.
• Resolve terminology queries and maintain glossaries and style guides.
• Interact with clients and internal teams to improve workflow and KPIs.
• Train and develop linguists and external partners; ensure on-time delivery.

Conocimientos

Fluent English

Native target language

Interpersonal communication

Deadline driven

Educación

University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies

Herramientas

XTM

SDL Studio

JIRA

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Job Responsibilities

This role involves managing translation and copy-editing tasks, ensuring high-quality linguistic deliverables for assigned projects or accounts. Responsibilities include coordinating with freelancers and agencies, maintaining language resources, resolving terminology queries, and collaborating with clients and internal teams to enhance workflow efficiency. The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:

• Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts
• Performing on-demand translation tasks
• Performing lead support on assigned projects or accounts
• Managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instruction) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project
• Managing project-related queries
• Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters
• Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required
• Developing and training of internal linguists and external partners according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs
• Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required
• Participating in the development of new and improved working processes
• Meet or exceed the KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery, quality
• Achieving 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 Native fluency in TARGET language
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, in a variety of registers
• 4+ years of experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing
• 2+ years of review experience
• Thorough 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
• Excellent knowledge of terminology used in two or more subject matters
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Ability to give clear, concise and constructive feedback
• 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 situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge
• Ability, willingness and experience in communicating positively with customers at various levels
• Ability to work within a virtual team

Welocalize is a leading technology-enabled provider of translation, localization, and AI-driven content solutions, helping businesses communicate, innovate, and grow globally. Specializing in complex and regulated industries, Welocalize delivers precise, scalable multilingual content through a powerful combination of advanced AI technologies and expert human talent. At the core is Welocalize’s AI-enabled OPAL platform, which transforms translation workflows by integrating machine translation (MT) and large language models (LLMs) to provide fast, accurate, and culturally relevant content in over 300 languages. With a commitment to excellence, Welocalize holds 7 ISO certifications. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices all over the globe.