Technical Translator with Italian

LocalEyes; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

LocalEyes is seeking a freelance Italian translator to support IT translations, software localization and linguistic QA in an international, remote setting.

You will work with our global team, applying terminology management through TMs, glossaries and style guides, ensuring high-quality deliverables with attention to detail and consistency.

Qualifications

• Native in Italian with a degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation or equivalent.
• IT skilled with knowledge and experience of SDL Studio and CAT tools.
• Experience as a translator in IT, SW, Documentation; Marketing a plus.
• Editorial and/or journalistic skills; up-to-date with language trends.
• Comfortable with technology; strong analytical and communication skills.
• Nice to have XML variable translation experience and XML tag handling.
• Able to learn new technologies and use proprietary localization tools.
• Self-motivated, proactive with creativity and critical thinking.
• Flexible to changing priorities; fast-paced project environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Detail-oriented; passionate about languages; confidential work attitude.
• Available remotely; 4–6 hours per day; quick response times.

Responsibilities

• IT translations and software localization work.
• Linguistic review and QA of deliverables.
• Manage terminology via TMs, glossaries and style guides.
• Collaborate with international teams and adhere to project deadlines.

Skills

Native Italian

English proficiency

IT translation skills

Problem solving

Education

Applied Linguistics degree

Tools

SDL Studio

CAT tools

Job description

This is a remote position. LocalEyes Group is a leading provider of Localization Services to the international computer and software sectors with headquarters in Ireland and subsidiaries in Europe. We work with the world's most innovative companies. We help them to grow and expand in new markets providing experts and cultural awareness. LocalEyes is recruiting freelance talents to be part of its global and growing community of freelancers. We are looking for translators with Italian willing to provide translation and localization services in the IT sectors (Documentation, SW, and Marketing as a plus). For this role, you will be working as part of a dynamic team and in an international environment. Specific responsibilities include IT translations, SW localisation, linguistic review and QA, checking of terminology consistency through the management of TMs, glossaries and style guides to guarantee the quality of deliverables. Field of Expertise : IT/Software, Technical, Software UI, Product Documentation, Computer, Marketing (would be a plus). Duration :This project is ongoing with a start date to be determined (approximately 1 week advanced notice will be given before the first start date). Location :Remote Schedule :This work is based on project need and asks for good daily availability (min. 4 hours per day) as it's ongoing. Hours can therefore vary and flexibility with a changing schedule is very important. There might befull days of work in a row several times per year. Employment Type :Freelance

Requirements Main requirements :

• Native in Italian with a degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation or equivalent experience.
• IT skilled with knowledge and experience of SDL Studio and CAT tools.
• Preferred experience as a translator specialized in translation and proofreading of the required field (IT, SW, Documentation, and preferably Marketing).
• Editorial and/or journalistic skills and up-to-date with language and terminology trends.
• Comfortable with technology.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, problem solving and communication skills.
• As a plus, experience translating content containing embedded variables in an XML environment with a high comfort level in manipulating XML type tags during translation.
• Demonstrated aptitude to independently learn new technologies - some projects might be performed using proprietary localisation tool sets.
• Self-motivated and pro-active with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities.
• Flexibility to respond and react to changing priorities quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent written and spoken English to truly understand the meaning and translate as if it were originally written in target language.
• Obsessed by the detail, quality-driven and has a passion for languages.
• Understanding and attitude to work within a confidential environment.
• Able to work in a fast paced, demanding environment with multiple changes in project priorities and tight deadlines.
• Good availability, potentially at least 4 to 6 hours per day and quick response times.

We look forward to hearing from you! LocalEyes Vendor Management Team Originally posted on Himalayas