Technical translator with Slovenian

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

LocalEyes seeks a native Slovenian translator for remote freelance MTPE of technical documentation. You will post-edit machine translations, ensure accuracy, and maintain terminology using glossaries and CAT tools.

Requirements include a translation degree, MTPE experience, and fluency in English and Italian. Experience in technical fields and comfort with new tools are preferred for fast-paced projects.

Qualifications

• Native Slovenian speaker.
• Degree in Translation or Applied Linguistics or equivalent.
• MTPE experience required.
• Excellent command of English and Italian.
• Preferred experience in technical translation.
• IT skills and familiarity with CAT tools.

Responsibilities

• Post-edit MT outputs to reflect the source meaning and correct grammar.
• Follow post-editing guidelines and use glossaries and translation memories.
• Perform linguistic tasks per project instructions and references (TM, glossary, style guides).
• Ensure formatting, tagging, punctuation, and terminology align with guidelines.

Skills

MTPE experience

English proficiency

Italian proficiency

Adaptable to fast-paced projects

Education

Translation degree or equivalent

Tools

CAT tools

Job description

This is a remote position.

Technical TranslatorwithSlovenian Field ofexpertise: Technical documentation Language Combination: English and Italianinto Slovenian Location: Remote Employment type: Freelance

You will:

• Ensure target text correctly reflects the meaning of thesource Providecorrections and text optimization based on the MToutput
• Understand post-editing guidelines and ensure quality standards meet clientexpectations Perform linguistic tasks as per project instructions and other references (translation memory, glossary, style guides, etc.)
• Ensure high-grammatical accuracy whilemaintainingkey terminology, spotting inconsistencies and incorrect culturalreferences Correct formatting/tagging, punctuation, country specifics, terminology, style, fluency as per guidelines

Requirements

• Degree in Translation, Applied Linguistics or equivalent experience
• Native speaker in Slovenian language is mandatory
• Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) experience is required
• Excellent command of the English and Italian 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
• 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 environment with multiple changes of project priorities
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Problem solving and decision-making skills

GDPR

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