Localization Specialist (Full Remote within Spain)
leadtech, Spain
Job Description
We are looking for a Localization Specialist who is proactive, autonomous, and with experience handling multiple projects at once to join our in-house Localization team.
The main task is to manage the timely flow of all translation and localization actions from beginning to end, ensuring that the results meet our quality standards, turn-around time, and project expectations. Being knowledgeable in SEO/ASO best practices from a localization standpoint is strongly desirable.
Our ideal candidate is an organized, methodic, detail-oriented individual who is also able to embrace/incorporate innovative resources and workplace/project dynamics into the localization processes. We highly value a problem-solving mindset and the ability to work and build strong relationships with different and several stakeholders on a daily basis
A little bit about us
Leadtech has been fostering and developing innovative digital businesses across several industries since 2009. It has since then expanded to a team of over 500 committed employees working all over Spain. We are thrilled to have more than 23 nationalities working together and very proud to see that our products and services are enjoyed by millions of users monthly around the globe.
How will you make a difference
You’re our perfect candidate if you:
- Manage, propel, oversee, and boost current and new localization projects and initiatives (both web- and app-based) at all stages from top to bottom
- Foster communication with external translators/writers as well as with internal areas and departments (including but not limited to QA, Frontend, Product Management, SEO, ASO, Content, and Design)
- Create and/or improve new/current processes, workflows, and dynamics that are relevant to the Localization area
- Create thoughtful, useful reports (on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis) and other documents/internal analyses that contain localization metrics and help lead the way for further improvement and/or innovation
- Successfully manage a monthly/annual localization budget and a large team of freelance contributors with different profiles and from different markets
- Act as a localization consultant/evangelist within the organization and with internal stakeholders
- Constantly and autonomously research, identify, and put to the test an array of tools, platforms, hypotheses, and new technologies that can be beneficial to the area and the business as a whole
- Identify and resolve issues, questions, and/or areas of improvement in a timely fashion for both internal and external collaborators
- Plan workloads, negotiate deadlines and fees, and receive, deliver and set assignments to/from other team members
- Juggle multiple project tasks at the same time without overlooking quality, particular requirements (brand standards, cultural nuances, web/app guidelines, legal and compliance needs), and/or the big picture in terms of the area’s objectives.
Requirements
- At least 3 years in a similar position
- Very good communication skills in English, fluent in Spanish and (an)other language(s)
- Demonstrated web copywriting skills for transactional, informative, and user-oriented websites as well as mobile apps
- Familiar with internationalization issues
- Experience with CMS tools
- Experience with CAT tools and terminology management tools, and be familiar with style guides and content. Knowledge of Phrase/Localizely will be a plus
- Understanding of content strategy, localization, and conversion tactics
- Experience working in a global, diverse, and multicultural environment.
Your team
- We’re team-first. If you believe in the power of collaboration and that the team’s success is your success, then you’re one of us!
- Fun is fundamental. We believe in forming strong bonds in and outside the office. That’s why we have a team-building budget and organize activities to enjoy ourselves.
- Positivity wins the day. Bring a positive attitude and communicate openly. Self-awareness and an openness to learn are always a plus.
Benefits
Perks of being one of us
- Top-notch private health insurance includes dental and psychological services
- Full-time, permanent contract
- Flexible time off, no blackout dates, plus your birthday, Christmas’ Eve and New Year’s Eve off
- Remote work OR come into the office if you prefer!
- Flextime (7 9:30 a.m. / 3:30 7:30 p.m)
- Free Friday afternoons (a 7-hour workday!) + 35-hour week in July and August (free afternoons here we come!)
- Enhanced career path designed just for you
- External training budget
- Other: ticket restaurant, nursery tickets
- Budget for team-building