Localization Academy

Associate Principal Consultant, Japanese Translator

Company Description

👋🏼 We’re Nagarro.

We are a Digital Product Engineering company that is scaling in a big way! We build products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We work at scale — across all devices and digital mediums, and our people exist everywhere in the world (18,000+ experts across 36 countries, to be exact). Our work culture is dynamic and non-hierarchical. We’re looking for great new colleagues. That’s where you come in!

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Total Experience 10+ years.
  • Fluency in Japanese and English with strong written communication skills in both languages.
  • Hands on experience translating PowerPoint presentations, documents, reports, and other business materials from Japanese to English and vice versa.
  • Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy, contextual relevance, and preservation of intended meaning and tone.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Word.
  • Familiarity with translation and localization tools (e.g., Trados, memoQ) is a plus.
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently.
  • Strong organizational and proofreading skills to maintain high-quality translations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Japanese Studies, or a related field (preferred).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Translate PowerPoint presentations, documents, reports, and other written materials from Japanese to English and English to Japanese.
  • Ensure translations are accurate, culturally appropriate, and aligned with company terminology and style guidelines.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deadlines.
  • Proofread and edit translations to ensure consistency and high quality.
  • Maintain updated glossaries and translation memory databases for ongoing and future projects.
  • Support the localization of materials to align with the cultural and linguistic nuances of Japanese audiences.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

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