Technical translator with Norwegian [Job Vacancy ID: ST7]

LocalEyes; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LocalEyes is seeking a freelance Technical Translator to join our remote team, translating from English into Norwegian. This role focuses on accurate rendering of technical content while respecting terminology and style guides.

You will use translation memories and glossaries, adapt to fast-paced projects, and deliver high-quality translations under tight deadlines. Prior experience in technical localization and CAT tools is preferred, with strong English skills and Norwegian native fluency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Translation, Applied Linguistics or equivalent experience.
• Native speaker of Norwegian with near-native fluency.
• Excellent command of English language in comprehension and writing.
• Experience in translation and proofreading in a technical field (preferred).
• IT skills with knowledge and experience of CAT tools.
• Comfortable with technology and learning new tools.

Responsibilities

• Translate content from English into Norwegian while maintaining meaning.
• Use translation memories, glossaries, and style guides per project instructions.
• Ensure high grammatical accuracy and correct terminology and cultural references.

Skills

Native Norwegian speaker

Excellent English

Attention to deadlines

Problem solving

Adaptable to fast-paced environment

Education

Degree in Translation / Applied Linguistics

Tools

CAT tools experience

Job description

This is a remote position. Technical translator with Norwegian Field of expertise: Technical documentation Language Combination: English into Norwegian 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 English into Norwegian to 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 Norwegian language
• Excellent command of the English 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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