German Translator

• Perform translations in various translation tools for assigned clients and projects
• Translate marketing, help, UI, or regulated content
• Support the team with copy-edit tasks on selected content types
• Master standard CAT tools and tools associated with translation work for internal clients
• Precisely follow established translation processes and raise queries when needed
• Follow style guides and overall client requirements
• Improve based on corrections from senior team members and client reviewers
• Track personal error statistics and address weak spots
• Participate in internal and client-organized training
• Participate in the error arbitration process
• Meet productivity, on-time delivery, and quality KPIs
• Participate in internal quality meetings and client quality calls
• Analyze personal gaps and seek assistance from senior members
• Meet goals set by the team manager

• Native-level fluency in German language
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• 2-4 years of experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing
• Good understanding of the localization process
• Good user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications
• Good user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA
• Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, linguists
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables
• Ability to work within a virtual team
• Fast learner, motivated, versatile
• University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience (University degree in other fields plus 2 years of full time experience in translation; OR 5 years of full time professional experience in translating)