Localization Specialist

Mercell Holding AS; Oslo fylke; Remote; NOK 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Health and insurance plans

Pension plans

Parental leave

Social events

Job summary

Mercell is seeking a Localization Specialist on a temporary contract to translate and localize our digital content from English to Norwegian. You will ensure that e-learning, Knowledge Base and customer communications resonate with Norwegian audiences, maintaining accuracy, tone and accessibility across platforms.

This remote role is based in Oslo, requiring 40 hours per week through 31 December 2026 with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Native-level Norwegian (C2) with strong understanding of local business nuances.
• High proficiency with SaaS platforms and content management tools.
• Meticulous grammar, tone and technical accuracy in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration with Product, Marketing and Delivery teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple localization streams and meet tight deadlines.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-quality translations and localizations for English to Norwegian.
• Localize diverse content types, including e-learning, Knowledge Base articles, and customer communications.
• Leverage AI-driven tools and workflows to increase efficiency while maintaining a human-in-the-loop approach.
• Coordinate with product teams to ensure accuracy and revise localized materials based on feedback.
• Create mock tenders in-platform to capture correct labels and screenshots for educational materials.
• Write and audit alternative texts to maintain accessibility across digital assets.
• Continuously update localized assets to reflect product developments.

Skills

Norwegian proficiency (C2)

SaaS & CMS proficiency

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

English fluency

Job description

At Mercell, we’re on a mission to revolutionize public procurement, making it accessible and effortless for everyone involved. Imagine a world where public buyers and visionary suppliers come together seamlessly to make a great deal easier and shape the future. That's what we're all about.

With a dynamic culture built on continuous growth, trust, and collaboration, Mercell offers an environment where your talents can thrive. You will be part of an international environment with ambitious and dedicated colleagues who are passionate about what they do and supported to be themselves.

Together, let’s shape the future and create real value for society, one innovative solution at a time.

Your Mission

We are looking for a Localization Specialist on a temporary contract basis, running until the end of the year (with the possibility of extension) for a localisation project: English to Norwegian.

The Localization Specialist plays a critical role in bridging the gap between our global product offerings and regional markets. This role ensures that our digital content, educational resources, and other materials are not just translated but truly localized to resonate with our audiences.

You will ensure that every e-learning module, knowledge base article, and content asset feels native to the user, maintaining high standards for accuracy, tone, and accessibility across all digital touchpoints.

Core Responsibilities

• Core Localization & Translation:
  • Execute high-quality translations and localizations for primary languages.
  • Localize diverse content types, including e-learning, Knowledge Base articles, and high-impact customer communications (emails, guides).
• AI & Workflow Innovation
  • Leverage AI-driven tools and workflows to increase efficiency in translation and content adaptation while maintaining a "human-in-the-loop" approach for quality.
  • Ensure that AI-assisted content reflects the Mercell brand voice and local procurement nuances.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Act as an active collaborator within the Delivery Department to align localization needs with the broader content strategy.
  • Manage content review cycles, coordinating with product teams to ensure accuracy, and proactively revising localized materials based on internal feedback and product updates.
• Technical Content & Quality
  • Ensure "in-platform" accuracy by creating mock tenders to capture correct labels and screenshots for educational materials.
  • Maintain accessibility standards by writing and auditing alternative texts for digital imagery.
• Content Maintenance
  • Continuously update localized assets to reflect product developments, ensuring a seamless and consistent experience across all digital touchpoints and user-facing materials.

Required Qualifications

• Linguistic Excellence: Native-level or C2 proficiency in Norwegian, with a deep understanding of local business nuances.
• Digital Literacy: High proficiency in navigating SaaS platforms and content management tools.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to grammar, tone, and technical accuracy in a high-tempo environment.
• Communication & Cooperation: Strong ability to coordinate between Product, Marketing, Customer Success, Support, and Delivery teams
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple localization streams and meet tight deadlines.
• Fluent in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in localization, translation, or content management within a SaaS or international business environment. Experience within public procurement or regulated sectors is considered advantageous, but not required.

Start date: As soon as possible

Duration: Temporary contract basis (40hrs/week) until 31 December 2026 (with the possibility of extension)

Workplace type: Remote

Location: Oslo, Norway

Application Deadline:23 October 2026.

What we offer

As a fast growing technology company, we are committed to taking care of our employees through initiatives such as hybrid work to support work-life balance, health and insurance plans (may differ per country/office), pension plans, paid parental leave, social happenings and competitive salary packages. Please see https://career.mercell.com/pages/perks-benefits to get more insights on what to expect of perks, benefits and culture when joining Mercell.

Has this sparked your interest?

Then we can't wait to have you join our mission and looking forward to receiving your application!

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