Brazilian Portuguese Linguist

Welocalize, Inc; Almada; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize, Inc. is seeking a translator/editor to manage translation and copy-editing tasks for diverse projects.

You will coordinate with freelancers and agencies, maintain language resources, and resolve terminology queries while collaborating with clients and internal teams to optimize workflows. The role emphasizes maintaining glossaries, Style Guides, and other language materials, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to project standards across multiple languages.

Qualifications

• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent
• University degree in another field plus 2 years full-time translation experience
• 5 years of full-time professional translation experience
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• 4+ years of experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing
• 2+ years of review experience
• Good experience with Windows and Office
• Familiarity with CAT tools (XTM, SDL Studio) and issue tracking tools
• Ability to learn new localization tools quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Ability to provide constructive feedback

Responsibilities

• 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 language materials (glossaries, Style Guides, work instructions)
• Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving terminology questions
• Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors
• Developing and training internal linguists and external partners
• Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required
• Participating in new and improved working processes
• Meeting or exceeding KPIs in productivity, on-time delivery, quality

Skills

Excellent communication

Meet tight deadlines

Train/teach others

Interpersonal skills

Education

Translation/Applied Languages degree

Other field degree + translation experience

5 years translation experience

Tools

XTM

SDL Studio

JIRA

Job description

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
• 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:

• 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 timeprofessional experience in translating)
• 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 experienceThorough 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.