Technical Interpreter - Japanese Language

VVDN Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

VVDN Technologies Pvt. Ltd. seeks a Japanese-English interpreter with exposure to software/tech environments. You will translate development documents, facilitate communication between Japanese clients and offshore teams, and support project coordination and status reporting.

The role requires 0–5 years of relevant experience, a B.Tech in CSE or ECE, and JLPT N3 or N2 proficiency in Japanese alongside fluent English. Willingness to engage in client visits and workshops is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education required as stated: B.Tech in CSE or ECE.
• Minimum 0–5 years in interpretation, software development, or project coordination.
• Fluent Japanese and English with JLPT N3 or N2.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time interpretation during technical discussions, meetings and client interactions.
• Translate software development documents and project requirements between Japanese and English.
• Act as a bridge between Japanese stakeholders and offshore engineering teams.
• Support requirement gathering, software architecture discussions and issue resolution.
• Assist in writing and reviewing technical documentation in Japanese and English.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to track progress and deadlines.
• Help in reporting project status to Japanese clients and internal teams.
• Facilitate cultural understanding between Japanese clients and offshore teams.

Skills

Japanese

English

Project coordination

Real-time interpretation

Education

B.Tech in Computer Science (CSE) or Electronics & Communication (ECE)

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Interpretation & Translation

• Provide real-time interpretation during technical discussions, meetings, and client interactions.
• Translate software development documents, specifications, reports, and project requirements between Japanese and English.
• Ensure accurate and clear communication between Japanese clients and offshore/global development teams.

2. Technical Communication & Coordination

• Act as a bridge between Japanese stakeholders and offshore engineering teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Support requirement gathering, software architecture discussions, and issue resolution.
• Assist in writing and reviewing technical documentation in both Japanese and English.

3. Project Management Support

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to track project progress and deadlines.
• Help in reporting project status to Japanese clients and internal teams.
• Assist in managing client expectations, identifying risks, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.

4. Client Engagement & Cultural Mediation

• Facilitate cultural understanding between Japanese clients and offshore teams.
• Help offshore teams understand Japanese business etiquette and work culture.
• Support client visits, workshops, and training sessions.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: B.Tech in Computer Science (CSE) or Electronics & Communication (ECE).
• Experience: Minimum 0-5 years in technical interpretation, software development, or project coordination.
• Language Proficiency: JLPT N3 or N2 (Fluent in Japanese and English).