Senior Linguist - Tamil

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES

• Analysis, planning and coordination of localization projects.

• Owning entire language translation and quality process.

• Owning all language coordination responsibilities - source analysis, developing translation instructions.

• Defining and developing language process.

• Maintaining and updating all language references - dictionaries, glossaries.

• Client interaction on language related issues, post project analysis and documentation.

• Arbitration on language decisions.

• Regularly communicating with the client and vendors on all quality related issues.

• Tracking and reporting quality metrics and taking appropriate corrective measures.

• Overall responsible for maintaining the desired quality score defined by the client.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Any graduates, Degree/diploma in any foreign language desirable.

Min. Professional Requirements

Required:

• Experience in translation and translation management

• A degree or certification in a language is desirable but not mandatory.

• Experience of translation and language tools will be an added advantage.

• Understanding of language technology concepts and tools - Translation Memories, Computer Assisted Translation

Desired:

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

• Ability to work in a multilingual project environment

• Sound understanding of multi-cultural work environment

Competencies
• The Lead Linguist should have a strong working knowledge of localization process and tools, with experience driving initiatives in a collaborative and high expectation environment. Candidate must be committed to skillfully articulating the voice of the customer while providing leadership and mentoring to other linguists to drive consistent tone and highest language quality. Self-motivation, meticulousness, and focus on continuous improvement are vital. The Lead Linguist must demonstrate strong independent thinking as well as flexibility to successfully evolve the language style based on customer direction.

Languages

Language

Level

1. TAMIL

Advanced