Technical translator with English

LocalEyes; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading language service provider is seeking a Technical Translator to translate documents from Italian into English. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Translation, be a native English speaker, and possess excellent Italian skills. You will ensure accuracy and consistency in translations while adhering to guidelines. This is a remote freelance position, suitable for those familiar with CAT tools and able to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Translation or equivalent experience required.
• Native English speaker needed.
• Fluent in Italian, other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure translations reflect the meaning of the source text.
• Maintain grammatical accuracy and key terminology.
• Correct formatting and cultural references according to guidelines.

Skills

Native speaker in English language

Excellent command of the Italian language

IT skills with knowledge of CAT tools

Adaptability to fast-paced work

Problem solving and decision-making skills

Education

Degree in Translation or Applied Linguistics

Job description

Technical translator with English

Field of expertise: Technical documentation

Language Combination: Italian into English

Location: Remote

Employment type: Freelance

In STAR7 ( https://www.star-7.com/en ) 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 Italian into English 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 English language
• Excellent command of the Italian language in both comprehension and writing (knowledge of other languages, particularly German, is considered a plus).
• 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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