Technical translator with English [Job Vacancy ID: ST7]

LocalEyes; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

STAR7 is seeking a remote freelance translator for French into English. You will ensure accurate translation of technical documentation, leveraging translation memories, glossaries, and style guides while preserving terminology and cultural accuracy.

The role requires a degree in translation or equivalent, native English proficiency, and strong French skills.CAT tools experience and adaptability to fast-paced projects are essential for meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Translation, Applied Linguistics or equivalent experience.
• Native English speaker.
• Excellent command of French (reading and writing).
• Experience in translation and proofreading, preferably in Technical field.
• IT skills with knowledge of CAT tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure target text accurately reflects source meaning.
• Follow project instructions and references (translation memory, glossary, style guides).
• Maintain high grammatical accuracy and key terminology.
• Correct formatting, tagging, punctuation and country-specific terminology per guidelines.

Skills

Native English speaker

French proficiency

CAT tools

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Translation or Applied Linguistics

Tools

Translation memory

Glossary

CAT tools

Job description

This is a remote position. Technical translator with English Field of expertise: Technical documentation Language Combination: French into English Location: Remote Employment type: Freelance In STAR7 () we support our customers throughout the product information and content life cycle. STAR7 started its activity as a Language Service Provider more than 20 years ago. We are specialized in localization and internationalization. STAR7 Group is recruiting Translators from French into Englishto be part of our growing Teams.

In this role you will:

• Ensure target text correctly reflects the meaning of the source
• 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

Requirements

• Degree in Translation, Applied Linguistics or equivalent experience
• Native speaker in English language
• Excellent command of the French language in both comprehension and writing
• Preferred experience in translation and proofreading specialized in Technical field
• IT skills with knowledge and experience of CAT tools
• Comfortable with technology and open to learn to use new tools
• Linguistic and cultural competences of both source and target language
• Adaptive to fast-paced work environment with multiple changes of project priorities
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Problem solving and decision-making skills

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