Job Description: Linguist - P2

Employment Type: Full-time

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Position Overview

This role involves performing translation, copy-editing, and lead support on assigned projects and accounts. The Linguist will manage language materials, handle project-related queries, and ensure smooth team interaction. A key aspect of the role includes developing and training internal linguists and freelancers, as well as contributing to the improvement of working processes. The position requires meeting or exceeding productivity KPIs and achieving goals set by the Squad Lead.

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Requirements

• Education: University degree in Translation/Applied Languages or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in translation/localization.
• Language Proficiency:
  • Native fluency in the Bengali language.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Technical Skills:
  • Thorough understanding of the localization process.
  • Good user experience of standard software (e.g., Windows, Office applications).
  • Good user experience of standard CAT tools (e.g., XTM, SDL Studio).
  • Good user experience of issue tracking and query management tools (e.g., JIRA).
  • Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of terminology used in two or more subject matters.
  • Ability to work with tight deadlines.
  • Ability to give clear, concise, and constructive feedback.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and linguists.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge.
  • Ability, willingness, and experience in communicating positively with customers at various levels.
  • Ability to work within a virtual team.

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Responsibilities

• Performing translation tasks.
• Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts.
• Performing lead support on assigned projects or accounts.
• Managing and maintaining language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instructions) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project.
• Managing project-related queries.
• Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters.
• Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts’ and Welocalize’s needs.
• Participating in the development of new and improved working processes.
• Meet or exceed the productivity KPI.
• Achieving the goals set by the Squad Lead.

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Application Instructions

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• Thank you!

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