Localization engineers prepare files for translation or work on them after translation. Engineers will be working with all major file formats, including MS Office, XML, InDesign and proprietary formats, and may be working with large text data sets. Each day engineers will face recent and different technical problems to solve in the fast-growing localization industry.
Who Should Apply
Although this is a junior position, you re expected to be technically adept at manipulating and transforming data between structured formats. That means you should be comfortable in HTML and XML as well as leading formats used in business, such as MS Office. You will receive training in localization engineering principles, processes and software.
This position would suit a new computer science graduate or junior web developer looking for new and interesting challenges. If you are the type of person who likes to solve technical puzzles, this is the position for you.
Requirements
- Computer Science degree or relevant degree in a technical field.
- Knowledge of IT systems, desktop publishing software,
website development or multimedia.
- Broad experience working with different software packages.
- Working knowledge of XML/HTML technology.
- Good level of spoken and written English.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Readiness to learn new skills.
- Be available for after-hours shift work.
Desirable Qualities
- Basic JavaScript programming.
- Knowledge of scripting PowerShell, Windows Scripting Host (js, vbs), Perl, etc.
- Knowledge of Regular Expressions.
- Knowledge of query languages: SQL or XSL
- Previous experience with localization industry.
Specific responsibilities
- Pre-processing and post-processing of files
- Define and prepare tools, processes and files for software globalization and localization.
- Define localization scope of source and support files.
- Prepare files for translation using localization tools.
- Communicate and cooperate with team