Job Description

Localization Linguist

Department: Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

A Typical Day in the Life Includes:

• Translate and localize Infor software UI, online help, product documentation, and related content into Brazilian Portuguese using CAT tools and in-house localization technologies.
• Perform linguistic review, quality assurance, and validation of internally produced and outsourced translations according to established quality standards.
• Review and post-edit AI-assisted and Neural Machine Translation (NMT) output to ensure linguistic accuracy, consistency, and a natural user experience.
• Perform linguistic testing of localized applications when applicable, providing feedback from the perspective of a Brazilian Portuguese end user.
• Create and maintain terminology databases, translation memories, style guides, and other language assets to support consistency across products.
• Collaborate with global localization teams and stakeholders to resolve linguistic, terminology, and localization issues throughout product release cycles.
• Manage assigned workload effectively and consistently meet project milestones and quality expectations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Professional experience in translation, localization, or language services, with a focus on Brazilian Portuguese.
• Demonstrated experience translating or localizing software applications, technical content, online help, or product documentation.
• Experience with Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools, Machine Translation (MT), and related localization technologies.
• Understanding of localization quality assurance, linguistic testing, terminology management, and translation memory practices.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Brazilian Portuguese with full proficiency in English.
• Comfortable working within an IT/software environment, including familiarity with computer operating systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with globally distributed teams across multiple time zones.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in Brazil for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting enterprise software, ERP products, or technology solutions in a localization capacity.
• Experience working within a global, geographically distributed translation or localization organization.
• Experience contributing to AI, automation, or process improvement initiatives related to translation and localization workflows.
• Knowledge of terminology, governance, style guide development, and language quality programs.
• Previous experience delivering high-quality translations in fast-paced, multi-project environments.
• Translation accreditation or relevant professional certification.