[Hiring] Linguist @Questel

Role Description

As an integral part of Questel’s Language Services Team, this role is responsible for producing high-quality, accurate translations of technical documents, and for revising these documents when necessary.

• Perform translation and/or MT post-editing of IP-related documents provided by clients in one or more qualified language pairs (language pairs must include German to English; additional non-English source languages (especially French) would be considered a plus).
• Read, revise, and evaluate translated documents to detect errors in meaning, accuracy, usage, terminology, spelling, grammar, style, tone, and syntax.
• Edit translated documents to ensure a true and accurate representation of source document content, adherence to style guides, and compliance with client-specific and country-specific publication specifications.
• Conduct quality control of translations in one or more qualified language pairs (language pairs must include German to English; additional non-English source languages (especially French) would be considered a plus).
• Evaluate in-country translator performance and provide support and guidance to translation vendors.
• Manage translation memory and term bases using Questel’s internal system.
• When required, provide some training to new members of staff once fully trained.
• Work on special projects and other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in languages, translation, or a technical discipline or excellent command of source and target languages.
• A first year of professional translation experience would be ideal.
• C2 level in German and English.
• Any additional language would be considered a plus (French especially, or Italian or Spanish).

Requirements

• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and to work to deadlines.
• Experience with CAT tools (Trados or any other).
• Ability to comprehend difficult texts in the source language in a wide range of subject matters.
• Knowledge of editing and proofreading best practices.
• Ability to detect errors in meaning, usage, terminology, spelling, grammar, style, tone, and syntax.
• Ability to follow country-specific editing guidelines and editing formats.
• Exceptional research skills, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, but also collaborate with others as a team.
• Highly motivated with a willingness to take initiative and complete assignments.
• Participate in a culture of responsiveness to strengthen relationships and ensure the needs and time of others are met and respected.

Benefits

• Full-time permanent contract.
• 23 days of annual leave increasing to 25 with length of service.
• Industry full of innovation and excitement.
• Best of both worlds: agility and growth with structured onboarding (mentorship program) and continuous learning.
• Flat hierarchy with a culture of courtesy, honesty, and courage.
• Exciting career development in a supportive and ambitious environment.
• Pleasant working atmosphere in a dynamic, international setting with offices across the USA, EMEA, and APAC.
• Opportunity of visiting our offices in London and Leeds.