Translator with European Portuguese

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

Job summary

STAR7 is seeking a remote freelance Technical translator to convert English and/or Italian into European Portuguese. The role focuses on high-accuracy translation of technical documentation with attention to terminology and formatting, while adhering to project guidelines.

The ideal candidate is a native European Portuguese speaker with translation experience in the technical field, proficient in CAT tools, and able to adapt to fast-paced project priorities and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Translation or equivalent experience.
• Native speaker of European Portuguese.
• Experience in translation and proofreading in Technical field preferred.
• Familiar with CAT tools and terminology management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure target text accurately reflects the source meaning.
• Follow project instructions and reference materials (glossaries, style guides, TM).
• Maintain key terminology and correct cultural references.
• Ensure proper formatting, tagging, punctuation, and country-specific guidelines.

Skills

Translation

Portuguese (European)

CAT Tools

Linguistic Quality

Education

Translation degree or equivalent

Tools

SDL Trados

MemoQ

Job description

This is a remote position. Technical translator with European Portuguese Field of expertise: Technical documentation Language Combination: English and/or Italian into European Portuguese Location: Remote work 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 and/or Italian into Portuguese (european variant) 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 Portuguese language
• Located in Latin America
• Excellent command of the European Portuguese 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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