German Translator at Welocalize - Remote Europe — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
Remote-Friendly for European Nomads
This role at Welocalize is explicitly listed for candidates across eight European countries (France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Romania, Spain, UK), and the job description references working within a "virtual team" — a strong signal that this is a fully remote position. For digital nomads, this is an asset, though the allowed countries list limits where you can be legally based.
Timezone Considerations
No specific timezone is stated, but the European country list strongly implies CET/WET working hours. Expect some synchronous touchpoints like quality calls and team meetings, so pure async freedom may be limited. Nomads based in similar timezones (e.g., Lisbon, GMT+0/+1) would have minimal scheduling friction.
Cost of Living Comparison
- Lisbon, Portugal: A comfortable base for a European-contract translator. Monthly costs ~€1,500–€2,000 for a solo nomad, well within typical localization salaries.
- Bucharest, Romania: Even more affordable at ~€800–€1,200/month, and Romania is on the allowed list — ideal for stretching your salary.
- Athens, Greece: Also on the allowed list at ~€1,000–€1,500/month. Greece's digital nomad visa is available for non-EU citizens earning remotely from outside Greece.
Visa Note: EU citizens can work from any EU country on the list freely. Non-EU citizens should verify work authorization for each country, as this appears to be an employment contract (not freelance).
About Welocalize
Welocalize, a Welo Global brand, serves localization teams through AI-enabled multilingual content solutions that enable enterprises to operate and scale globally. Welocalize combines AI, automation, and human expertise to support enterprises in more than 300 languages, enabling accurate, culturally aligned, and compliant multilingual content at scale.
Welocalize's Opal Platform comprises patented technology designed to automate multilingual content and improve workflow performance for enterprises. Opal functions as an agentic system that orchestrates AI, automation, and human expertise to coordinate content workflows across the lifecycle, improving speed, scalability, and operational control for global enterprises. These solutions operate within a secure and compliant environment supported by seven ISO certifications. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices worldwide. welocalize.com
Overview
The German Translator role focuses on delivering high-quality translations across various content types using standard CAT tools and adhering strictly to client-specific guidelines and processes. It involves continuous quality improvement through feedback, training, and collaboration, while meeting key performance indicators in productivity, quality, and timeliness.
Job Responsibilities
The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:
- Perform translations in various translation tools for assigned clients and projects
- Translate various types of content, e.g. marketing, help, UI, or regulated content
- Support the team with copy-edit tasks on selected content types
- Master the standard CAT tools and tools associated with translation work for internal clients (e.g. tools for creating queries or checking the live UI elements)
- Precisely follow the established translation process, e.g. always raise queries when there is a need to
- Precisely follow the style guide and overall client requirements
- Improve based on the corrections made by senior team members as well as the client reviewers
- Keep track of personal error statistics and work on the weak spots
- Take part in internal trainings and those organized by the clients
- Participate in the error arbitration process
- Meet the KPIs in terms of productivity, on-time delivery, and quality
- Take part in internal quality meetings and quality calls organized by the client for the whole team
- Constantly analyze own gaps and think of what assistance senior members can provide to help address those
- Meet the goals set by the team manager
Experience and Skills
- Native-level fluency in German language
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken
- 2–4 years of experience in translation, localization, editing, or content writing
- Good understanding of the localization process
- Good user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications
- Good user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g. XTM, SDL Studio, and issue tracking/query management tools, e.g. JIRA
- Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with tight deadlines
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and linguists
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables
- Ability to work within a virtual team
- Fast learner, motivated, and versatile
Education Level
- University degree in Translation, Applied Languages, Linguistic Studies, or equivalent combination of education and experience (University degree in other fields plus 2 years of full-time experience in translation; OR 5 years of full-time professional experience in translating)
Job Reference: #LI-JC1
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