Localization Engineer

MasterWord Services (MWS) provides language services solutions in over 250 languages, across four different continents. Services we provide include Translation, Localization, Onsite Interpreting, Video Remote Interpreting (VRI), and Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI)  Services. Our clients include some of the world’s largest businesses, government entities, healthcare organizations, educational institutions and not-for-profit organizations.

 We offer competitive salary and extensive benefits package. We offer a casual and relaxed, yet professional environment where people can learn and grow with the company. We are looking for a Localization Engineer to join our Translation and Localization Team as we continue to grow the business.

Localization Engineer

The Localization Engineer develops solutions for handling complicated technical projects and workflows to support ongoing and new business.

Status: Full-time

Location: Remote U.S

Roles and Responsibilities:

General duties include without limitation:

 Project Management

·         Provides project-based technical support to Operations and Sales teams

·         Writes scripts to automate repetitive tasks performed by project managers

·         Researches, validates and drives implementation of relevant new features of CAT tools

·         Analyzes websites and applications for localization potential and challenges, identifying the required processes and steps for their localization

·         Analyzes various file types for compatibility with CAT tools and parsing, and prepares them for localization

·         Participates in quotes for localization projects for sales and production

·         Assists project managers and vendors with troubleshooting issues related to technology in the translation process

·         Creates documentation and training for team members, vendors and clients, and provides training if needed

·         Reviews and provides QA for localization deliverables

·         Actively maintains industry familiarity and research localization trends and tools

Resource Management

·         Identifies needs and budget for the upkeep of the exiting technology and new technology needs

·         Manages users of TMs (Memsource and XTM)

·         Maintains TMs

Client-Facing Responsibilities

·         Participates in client calls at the steps of bidding, project planning or troubleshooting as needed

·         Communicates with clients regarding technical details or issues with projects as needed

Required Qualifications:

 Localization Engineering Skills

·         Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Localization or Computer Sciences, or another degree and relevant experience

·         2 years of experience as a Localization Engineer

·         Expert knowledge of industry standard localization tools and related technologies (TM, TMS and MT tools).

·         Expert knowledge of scripting and markup languages and various file types (e. g. Python, C++, Perl, ASP, Java; XML, HTML, XLIFF)

·         Knowledge of various Content Management Systems

Competences

·         Strong analytical problem-solving skills.

·         Avid curiosity and desire to improve processes.

·         Excellent organizational skills.

·         Attention to detail.

·         Ability to work independently and to multi-task.

·         Ability to listen and negotiate.

·         Creativity and resourcefulness.

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