Localization Specialist, Brazilian Portuguese
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Localization Specialist traduzindo e adaptando a plataforma global de aprendizagem Wayground para o português brasileiro. Garantindo qualidade linguística e adequação técnica ao público escolar do Brasil.
Responsibilities:
- Translate, proofread, and adapt text for the platform, interface/UX, corporate website, internal systems, and related content
- Monitor the implementation of translations in the product, checking context, formatting, truncation, and variables
- Identify and report technical localization issues, such as cut-off text, exposed tags, improperly formatted variables, and encoding problems
- Collaborate with Engineering to resolve localization issues
- Maintain and continuously improve the Brazilian Portuguese glossary, style guide, and translation memory
- Liaise with the Engineering team regarding character limits, variables, and interface components
- Coordinate with the international team in English to clarify context, priorities, and deadlines
- Perform linguistic quality assurance (LQA) by testing screens and user flows and comparing them with the original version
- Adapt educational and corporate content to the Brazilian cultural, linguistic, and educational context
Requirements:
- Native Brazilian Portuguese speaker (or native-level fluency), with excellent writing and proofreading skills and strong sensitivity to register and tone
- Advanced English proficiency
- Previous experience translating and/or localizing platforms, websites, software, systems, or other digital products
- General technical understanding of digital products and basic software development/engineering concepts
- Familiarity with internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n), including variables/placeholders, character limits, pluralization, and JSON, XML, .po, and .strings files
- Programming skills are not required, but you must understand technical elements when reviewing and adapting text
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple concurrent requests within project-defined deadlines
- Experience with CAT tools or TMS platforms such as Crowdin, Trados, memoQ, XTM, Lokalise, or Phrase is a plus
- Basic familiarity with Git/version control, JSON, HTML, or other markup languages is a plus
- Education or experience in Languages, Translation, Linguistics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields is a plus
- Experience with EdTech products or educational content aimed at Brazilian school audiences is a plus
- Experience working alongside Engineering/Product teams in agile environments (Scrum/Kanban) is a plus
- Participation in localization communities/events or relevant certifications is a plus
- Submit a résumé with a link to examples of completed digital product translation/localization projects
Benefits:
- Remote work
- Part-time engagement, varying according to the needs of each project
- On-demand, project-based work
- Independent contractor engagement (PJ)
- Immediate start
- Affirmative-action opportunities; applicants from all backgrounds are warmly encouraged to apply
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