Technical translator with Swedish [Job Vacancy ID: ST7]

LocalEyes; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

STAR7 is recruiting translators to convert English technical documentation into Swedish in a fully remote freelance role. You will work with translation memories, glossaries, and style guides to ensure accurate terminology and high-quality output.

Responsibilities include maintaining grammar, formatting, and cultural accuracy while meeting tight deadlines. The role requires native Swedish, strong English skills, and familiarity with CAT tools and technology.

Qualifications

• Degree in Translation, Applied Linguistics or equivalent experience.
• Native speaker in Swedish 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Swedish native

Translation

English proficiency

CAT tools

Adaptable to fast-paced work

Education

Degree in Translation or Linguistics

Tools

Translation memory

Job description

This is a remote position. Technical translator with Swedish Field of expertise: Technical documentation Language Combination: english into Swedish 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 Swedish 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 Swedish 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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