Post-Editors with Swedish (Remote for Freelancers)

LocalEyes; United States; Remoto; USD 28.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

LocalEyes is seeking a Swedish native translator for remote freelance post-editing of machine translation outputs. The role requires MTPE experience, IT/software translation exposure, and strong English skills to ensure accuracy and consistency across TM and glossary references.

You will follow client-specific guidelines, adjust formatting and terminology, and adapt to a fast-paced, evolving project schedule while delivering high-quality, culturally appropriate translations.

Competenze

• Degree in Translation, Applied Linguistics or equivalent experience.
• Native Swedish speaker with strong English skills.
• MTPE experience is required.
• IT/Software translation experience preferred.
• Excellent English comprehension and writing.
• Experience with TM tools and TMS platforms.
• Proficiency with SDL Studio and CAT tools.
• Willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
• Strong understanding of MTPE processes and tools.
• Linguistic and cultural competence in source/target languages.
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced, changing project environment.
• Maintain professionalism and meet tight deadlines.

Mansioni

• Post-edit MT outputs to reflect the source meaning.
• Provide corrections and text optimization based on MT output.
• Follow post-editing guidelines to meet client standards.
• Apply TM, glossary, and style guides per project references.
• Ensure high grammatical accuracy while maintaining terminology.
• Correct formatting, punctuation, and country-specific guidelines.

Conoscenze

Swedish (native)

MTPE experience

English proficiency

IT/Software translation

Translation Memory tools

TMS experience

SDL Studio

CAT tools

Learning new tools

Cultural/language competence

Problem solving under pressure

Formazione

Degree in Translation / Applied Linguistics or equivalent

Strumenti

SDL Studio

CAT tools

Translation Memory

Translation Management System (TMS)

Descrizione del lavoro

This is a remote position.

About us

LocalEyes Group is a leading provider of Localization Services to the international computer and software sectors with headquarters in Ireland and subsidiaries in Europe and the US. We work with the world's most innovative companies. We help them to grow and expand in new markets, providing experts and cultural awareness.

The role

In this role, you will be required to perform Post-Editing (light and full) on Machine Translation outputs in accordance with client specifications.

You will:

• Ensure target text correctly reflects the meaning of the source
• Provide corrections and text optimization based on the MT output
• Understand post-editing guidelines and ensure quality standards meet client expectations
• Perform linguistic tasks as per project instructions and other references (translation memory, glossary, style guides, etc.)
• Ensure high-grammatical accuracy while maintaining key terminology, spotting inconsistencies and incorrect cultural references
• Correct formatting/tagging, punctuation, country specifics, terminology, style, fluency as per guidelines

Main requirements

• Degree in Translation, Applied Linguistics or equivalent experience
• Native speaker in Swedish language
• Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) experience required
• Preferred experience in translation and proofreading specialized in IT and Software
• Excellent command of the English language in both comprehension and writing
• Experience with Translation Memory tools and Translation Management Systems (TMS)
• IT skills with knowledge and experience of SDL Studio and CAT tools
• Comfortable with technology and open to learn to use new tools
• Excellent understanding of Machine Translation Post-Editing processes and tools
• Linguistic and cultural competences of both source and target language
• Adaptive to fast-paced work environmentwith multiple changes of project priorities
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Problem solving and decision-making skills

Field of expertise

IT/Software and technical expertise including Software UI and product documentation translation

Location

Remote

Schedule

This work is based on project needs. Hours can vary and flexibility with a changing schedule is very important.

Employment type

Freelance

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