Post-Editors with Japanese (Remote for Freelancers)

This is a remote position.

About us

LocalEyes Group is a leading provider of Localization Services to the international computer and software sectors with headquarters in Ireland and subsidiaries in Europe and the [link removed] work with the world's most innovative companies. We help them to grow and expand in new markets, providing experts and cultural [link removed] Group is recruiting Machine Translation Post-Editors with Japanese to be part of our growing Teams.The roleIn this role, you will be required to perform Post-Editing (light and full) on Machine Translation outputs in accordance with client [link removed] will:

• Ensure target text correctly reflects the meaning of the source
• Provide corrections and text optimization based on the MT output
• Understand post-editing guidelines and ensure quality standards meet client expectations
• 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

Main requirements:

• Degree in Translation, Applied Linguistics or equivalent experience
• Native speaker in Japanese language
• Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) experience required
• Preferred experience in translation and proofreading specialized in IT and Software
• Excellent command of the English language in both comprehension and writing
• Experience with Translation Memory tools and Translation Management Systems (TMS)
• IT skills with knowledge and experience of SDL Studio and CAT tools
• Comfortable with technology and open to learn to use new tools
• Excellent understanding of Machine Translation Post-Editing processes and tools
• Linguistic and cultural competences of both source and target language
• Adaptive to fast-paced work environmentwith multiple changes of project priorities
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Problem solving and decision-making skills

Field of expertise:IT/Software and technical expertise including Software UI and product documentation translationLocation:RemoteSchedule:This work is based on project needs. Hours can vary and flexibility with a changing schedule is very important.Employment type:Freelance

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