As a German linguist and localization specialist, you will localize the user interfaces of several Avaloq products from English into German, liaise with development and design teams about localization issues and act as a localization project manager for the products you are responsible for. In this position, you will also be an important point of contact between the product teams and our external language services providers. The ideal candidate has solid experience of software localization and is a trained translator who has diversified their skillset to flexibly adapt to the ongoing changes in our sector.Your key tasks

• Localize the English user interface text of several banking applications into German, ensuring natural, consistent and user-friendly language
• Be part of a cross-divisional approach to localization liaising with various stakeholders, for example to identify and resolve issues that prevent the software from being localized for its target markets
• Manage localization projects in multiple languages, including outsourcing to external language services providers and financials
• Maintain and manage the Phrase Strings localization platform (licence and user management)

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of German (native language)
• Very good knowledge of English
• Degree in Translation (or equivalent qualification)
• Proven track record of translating or editing banking and/or financial content
• Excellent knowledge of the Swiss banking and financial market
• Experience in software localization
• Good experience in using language technology such as localization platforms (Phrase Strings), CAT tools and AI resources
• Organized, methodical and reliable person with excellent attention to detail

It would be a real bonus if you have

• Knowledge of an additional language (minimum B2/C1 level in French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic and/or Japanese)
• Experience with the localization platform Phrase Strings
• A keen interest in UX writing, accessibility, user journeys and interaction design
• Research skills – knowing what to research and how
• A basic technical understanding of software development, localization engineering or similar

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