This is a remote position.
LocalEyes Group is a leading provider of Localization Services to the international computer and software sectors, with headquarters in Ireland and subsidiaries in Europe. LocalEyes is recruiting freelance translators with Norwegian to localise IT content:
Norwegian Technical Translator
Field of expertise: IT, technical translation (Software User Interface, Print documentation, Online Help)
Location: Remote
Schedule: This work is based on project needs as driven by business needs. Hours can therefore vary and flexibility with a changing schedule is very important. There might be peak periods with full days of work in a row
Project Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Freelance
We are looking for a Norwegian translator who is/has:
- Native in Norwegian with a degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation or equivalent experience
- IT skilled with knowledge and experience of SDL Studio and CAT tools
- 1 -3 years experience in the localization industry as translator for major IT account(s)
- Extensive experience in technical translation for IT content – Software UI, Technical Documentation and Online Help systems
- Proven affinity with localisation tools and up to date with language and terminology trends
- Quality-driven and detail oriented
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal communication skills
- Obsessed by the detail and has a passion for languages
- Has a flexible work ethic, and willing to working beyond a conventional 9:00-17:30 framework. Some weekend working is required, with ability to work across different time zones
- Understands dynamics between client and vendor
- Excellent written and spoken English to truly understand the meaning and translate as if it were originally written in target language
- Working knowledge of XML or other MarkUp languages
- Experience translating content containing embedded variables in an XML environment with a high comfort level in manipulating XML type tags during translation is a plus
- Demonstrated aptitude to independently learn new technologies – translations may be performed using proprietary localisation tool sets
- Able to work in a fast paced, demanding environment with multiple changes in project priorities and tight deadlines
- In addition to the above, good editorial skills would be preferred
For this role you will be working as part of a dynamic team and in an international environment. Specific responsibilities include technical translations, linguistic review and QA, some project management (content, schedules, reporting), checking of terminology consistency through the management of TMs, MTPE, glossaries and style guides to guarantee the quality of deliverables.
Skills Required
- Native in Norwegian with a degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years experience in the localization industry as translator for major IT accounts
- Extensive experience in technical translation for IT content (Software UI, Technical Documentation, Online Help)
- IT skilled with knowledge and experience of SDL Studio and CAT tools
- Proven affinity with localisation tools and up to date with language and terminology trends
- Quality-driven and detail oriented
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Working knowledge of XML or other markup languages
- Ability to work flexibly outside standard hours and across time zones; some weekend work required
- Demonstrated aptitude to independently learn new technologies and work with proprietary localisation tool sets
- Able to work in a fast paced, demanding environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
- Experience translating content containing embedded variables in an XML environment and manipulating XML tags
- Good editorial skills
- Understanding of client-vendor dynamics
- Obsessed by detail and passion for languages
What We Do
At LocalEyes, we understand that our clients don’t just need a video; they need the right kind of video. The perfect blend of storytelling and promotion that maximizes their marketing dollars. That’s why we work closely with our clients to craft custom videos that are perfectly balanced.
