German Translator

Epic; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Epic is seeking a Translator for its Madison, WI campus to support translation of documentation, training materials, and software. The ideal candidate will have excellent German and English skills, preferably with experience translating from American English to German. The position offers relocation assistance, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement options. This role plays a vital part in delivering accurate translations for German-speaking healthcare organizations.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience translating from American English into German strongly preferred.
• Ability to ensure translation maintains appropriate feeling, tone and style.

Responsibilities

• Translate documentation, training materials, and software into German.
• Manage translation projects independently, overseeing quality assurance.
• Collaborate with product teams to ensure translations meet goals.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of German and English

Translation experience from American English to German

Attention to detail for tone and style

Job description

Overview

Epic is hiring a Translator for our Madison, WI campus. The role supports translation of documentation, training materials, and software for a world‑leading electronic medical records technology company. You will work closely with implementation, technical support, and sales teams to produce accurate translations for German‑speaking healthcare organizations.

Responsibilities

• Translate a wide range of documentation, training materials, and software into German.
• Manage and execute translation projects independently, overseeing quality assurance and terminology maintenance.
• Collaborate with clinical, administrative, and financial product teams to ensure translations meet both functional and stylistic goals.
• Ensure translations maintain appropriate feeling, tone, and style, preserving the intent of the source content.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience translating from American English into German strongly preferred.
• Ability to ensure translation maintains appropriate feeling, tone and style.
• Knowledge of Epic software is not required; training will be provided.
• COVID‑19 vaccination.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance reimbursed for Madison, WI area.
• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, stock grants, annual raises, and bonuses.

Epic is an Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans, actively seeking a diverse hiring process. See our full non‑discrimination statement at https://careers.epic.com/EEO.