Japanese Language Translator

ORY Folks; Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ORY Folks in Nellore is seeking an experienced Japanese Language Translator to translate technical and business documents, interpret meetings, and bridge communication between Japanese and Indian teams. The role requires 5+ years in Japanese translation and interpretation, 3+ years in IT, JLPT N2 or N1, and strong Japanese-English skills.

You will work with offshore teams and adhere to SDLC processes. Candidates should be willing to work from Nellore and maintain confidentiality while supporting

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Japanese Translation and Interpretation.
• 3+ years of experience in the IT industry.
• JLPT N2 or JLPT N1 certification is mandatory.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Japanese and English.
• Experience working with Japanese clients and offshore teams.
• Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience in translating technical and business documents.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodology is preferred.
• Willingness to work from Nellore location.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents from Japanese to English and English to Japanese accurately.
• Interpret meetings, conference calls, and discussions between Japanese and Indian teams.
• Support communication between Japanese clients and internal IT teams.
• Translate technical documents, business reports, presentations, and project-related materials.
• Prepare meeting minutes and maintain project documentation.
• Coordinate with development, testing, and project management teams.
• Ensure culturally appropriate and contextually accurate translations.
• Assist in requirement gathering and stakeholder communication.
• Support project coordination activities involving Japanese stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and business information.

Skills

Japanese translation

Interpretation

IT industry experience

JLPT N2/N1

Strong communication skills

SDLC knowledge

Agile/Scrum familiarity

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Japanese Language Translator with strong Japanese language proficiency and IT industry experience. The candidate will be responsible for translating technical and business documents, interpreting meetings, and facilitating communication between Japanese and Indian teams.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Translate documents from Japanese to English and English to Japanese accurately.
• Interpret meetings, conference calls, and discussions between Japanese and Indian teams.
• Support communication between Japanese clients and internal IT teams.
• Translate technical documents, business reports, presentations, and project-related materials.
• Prepare meeting minutes and maintain project documentation.
• Coordinate with development, testing, and project management teams.
• Ensure culturally appropriate and contextually accurate translations.
• Assist in requirement gathering and stakeholder communication.
• Support project coordination activities involving Japanese stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and business information.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• 5+ years of experience in Japanese Translation and Interpretation.
• 3+ years of experience in the IT industry.
• JLPT N2 or JLPT N1 certification is mandatory.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Japanese and English.
• Experience working with Japanese clients and offshore teams.
• Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience in translating technical and business documents.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodology is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to work from Nellore location.