[Hiring] Freelance Dutch Linguist @Acclaro

Role Description

Acclaro is currently recruiting 2 experienced Freelance Dutch MTPE Linguists, English to Dutch, to support ongoing international IT and software localization assignments. This paid, remote freelance opportunity is ideal for language professionals with native-level written proficiency in Dutch and experience in machine translation post-editing, translation, or linguistic review.

You will help ensure that localized software and technology content is accurate, fluent, consistent, natural, and appropriate for Dutch-speaking users.

If you combine strong Dutch writing skills with IT or software localization experience and enjoy working with translation technology, we would be pleased to hear from you.

• Language pair: English to Dutch
• Specialization: IT, software, SaaS, cloud computing, and technology content
• Experience: At least 3 years of relevant professional localization experience
• Contract type: Freelance / Independent Contractor
• Engagement type: Paid, project-based freelance assignments
• Location: 100% remote

Responsibilities

• Post-edit machine-translated IT, software, SaaS, cloud, and technology content from English into Dutch.
• Translate content from English into Dutch when human translation is required.
• Review localized content for linguistic accuracy, fluency, terminology, consistency, naturalness, style, and completeness.
• Apply client-specific terminology, style guides, translation memories, reference materials, and quality requirements.
• Identify and resolve linguistic issues while preserving the meaning, intent, and technical accuracy of the source content.
• Collaborate with Acclaro’s Project Management and linguistic teams and complete accepted assignments within agreed deadlines.

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in Dutch.
• Full professional proficiency in English, including the ability to understand technical source content.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in translation, localization, machine translation post-editing, editing, or linguistic review.
• Demonstrated experience with IT, software, SaaS, cloud computing, or related technology content.
• Excellent knowledge of Dutch grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, and terminology.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistency across large volumes of content.
• Experience following client glossaries, style guides, translation memories, and project-specific instructions.
• The ability to work independently, communicate proactively, and meet agreed deadlines.
• Familiarity with CAT tools and professional localization workflows.

Benefits

• Flexible Remote Work: Work from anywhere, managing your own hours around project deadlines.
• Long-Term Collaboration Opportunities: We aim to build lasting partnerships with our freelance linguists; successful candidates will become part of our preferred talent pool for ongoing, periodic project assignments.
• Cutting-Edge Tech: Gain experience working with advanced localization workflows, AI-driven translation tools, and global brand content.
• Elite Projects: Build your portfolio by working on software utilized by millions of global users daily.