Localization Lead, Engineering & Automation

Job summary

The Localization Lead will own the roadmap for workflow automation and internal tooling to improve productivity and scalability within the Professional Translation business. They will manage an agile team to integrate production systems, leverage linguistic assets, and drive data-informed operational improvements.

Job details

The Localization Lead will own the roadmap for workflow automation and internal tooling to improve productivity and scalability within the Professional Translation business. They will manage an agile team to integrate production systems, leverage linguistic assets, and drive data-informed operational improvements. Candidates must have a strong background in automation, data engineering, and the language technology ecosystem, including experience with TMS platforms and API integrations. Proven leadership experience and an operational delivery mindset are essential to translate business needs into reliable, auditable technical solutions.

What you’ll do

The Localization Lead will own the roadmap for workflow automation and internal tooling to improve productivity and scalability within the Professional Translation business. They will manage an agile team to integrate production systems, leverage linguistic assets, and drive data-informed operational improvements.

Requirements

Candidates must have a strong background in automation, data engineering, and the language technology ecosystem, including experience with TMS platforms and API integrations. Proven leadership experience and an operational delivery mindset are essential to translate business needs into reliable, auditable technical solutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Birthday Off
• Personal/Sick Days
• Work-Ready Equipment
• Hybrid Work Model
• Learning & Growth Opportunities
• Team Recognition & Action Awards
• Employee Referral Program

Listed skills

• Workflow Automation · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Process Optimization · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Localization Engineering
• Workflow Automation
• Language Technology
• Data Engineering
• API Integration
• Translation Memory
• Terminology Management
• Agile Methodology
• Team Leadership
• Machine Translation
• Data Analytics
• Scripting
• Process Optimization
• Technical Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Operational Strategy

Job areas

• Technology
• Engineering
• Data & Analytics
• Software
• Management & Leadership

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