Technical Writer (Japanese / English) IRC304405

GlobalLogic; Kraków; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation opportunities

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a skilled bilingual translator/interpreter to support a project bridging a Japanese client with a Central/Eastern European development team. The role focuses on creating rigorous bilingual technical documentation and providing real-time interpretation across video conferences, reviews, and technical meetings.

You will coordinate language-related aspects, translate technical content, and help ensure accurate interpretation of software requirements

Qualifications

• Written and spoken Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N1 or N2)
• Written and spoken English language proficiency (B2 or higher)
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate Japan-CEE collaboration
• Technical writing skills
• Real-time translation skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and maintain project documentation
• Technical document translation
• Serve as primary real-time interpreter during video conferences, sprint reviews, and technical meetings between the dev team and the Japanese customer
• Facilitate cross-cultural communication
• Assist business analysts and project managers by interpreting client requirements and conveying feedback
• Identify and clarify misunderstandings due to language barriers before they impact development
• Assist team with ad-hoc translation requests for emails/chats

Skills

Japanese proficiency

English proficiency

Communication skills

Interpreting

Job description

Description

This project involves a comprehensive assessment of the client’s existing financial software solution (the “As-Is” state) to identify functional limitations, technical debt, and business gaps. Following the analysis, the project team will design and propose a modernized, scalable, and secure future state (the “To-Be” solution) that aligns with the client’s strategic objectives. A critical component of this project is the creation of rigorous, bilingual technical documentation to bridge the gap between our development team and the Japanese client stakeholders.

Description

This project involves a comprehensive assessment of the client’s existing financial software solution (the “As-Is” state) to identify functional limitations, technical debt, and business gaps. Following the analysis, the project team will design and propose a modernized, scalable, and secure future state (the “To-Be” solution) that aligns with the client’s strategic objectives. A critical component of this project is the creation of rigorous, bilingual technical documentation to bridge the gap between our development team and the Japanese client stakeholders.

Requirements

• Written and spoken Japanese language proficiency (equivalent of JLPT N1 or N2, it is not mandatory to have an official JLPT certification


• Written and spoken English language proficiency (equivalent of B2 or higher)


• Proven communication and interpersonal skills to fascilitate working between Japan and CEE based teams


• Technical Writting skills


• Real-time Translation skills

Job responsibilities

• Develop, execute and maintain project documentation


• Technical Document Translation


• Serve as the primary real-time interpreter during video conferences, sprint reviews, and technical meetings between the development team and the Japanese customer


• Facilitate Cross-Cultural Communication


• Assist business analysts and project managers during customer meetings by accurately interpreting the client’s software requirements and instantly conveying team feedback


• Proactively identify potential misunderstandings caused by language barriers and work to clarify intent, scope, and technical details before they impact the development cycle


• Assist team members with ad-hoc translation requests for emails, chat messages

What we offer

Empowering Projects:

With 500+ clients spanning diverse industries and domains, we provide an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies. As a team, we engineer digital products that positively impact people’s lives.

Empowering Growth:

We foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Our dedication is to provide timely and comprehensive assistance for every consultant through our dedicated Learning & Development team, ensuring their continuous growth and success.

DE&I Matters:

At GlobalLogic, we deeply value and embrace diversity. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment.

Career Development:

Our corporate culture places a strong emphasis on career development, offering abundant opportunities for growth. Regular interactions with our teams ensure their engagement, motivation, and recognition. We empower our team members to pursue their career goals with confidence and enthusiasm.

Comprehensive Benefits:

In addition to equitable compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes the overall well‑being of our consultants. We genuinely care about their health and strive to create a positive work environment.

Flexible Opportunities:

At GlobalLogic, we prioritize work-life balance by offering flexible opportunities tailored to your lifestyle. Explore relocation and rotation options for diverse cultural and professional experiences in different countries with our company.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.