Localization specialist - Mobile Apps

• Manage, propel, oversee, and boost current and new app localization projects and initiatives at all stages from top to bottom, with a focus on creating user-friendly and culturally appropriate content for diverse audiences
• Foster communication with external translators/writers as well as with internal areas and departments (including but not limited to QA, Frontend, Product Management, SEM, ASO, Content, and Design)
• Have a team-oriented mindset, stay informed about colleagues' tasks, and be able to offer help or support when needed (not just during backups)
• 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, can analyze and interpret data to improve content performance
• Successfully manage a monthly 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
• Have a strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency in localized content
• Have a high capacity for prioritization during peak workloads and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to innovate and test various uses and applications of AI in the procedures and work of a localization team.

• Training in Translation and Interpreting, Philology, or related fields, specializing in Localization
• At least 5 years in a similar position (Localization Specialist or Localization Project Manager)
• Excellent communication skills in English, fluent in Spanish
• Familiar with internationalization issues
• Experience with CAT tools and terminology management tools, and be familiar with style guides and content
• Understanding of content strategy, localization, and conversion tactics
• Experience working in a global, diverse, and multicultural environment

• Being accustomed to conducting research related to our markets and competitor analysis
• Knowledge of Phrase TMS and Strings
• Good command of languages other than English and Spanish
• Extensive knowledge of machine translation and post-editing
• AI training
• Skills and experience in web localization

• First step: Phone interview to get to know you
• Second step: Assessment test to learn more about your experience/skills
• Third step: Online interview with HR and your future manager to talk about the position and how we approach work
• Fourth step: HR’s timely response regarding the status of your application and/or a second interview/assessment

• At Leadtech, we prioritize your growth. Enjoy a flexible career path with personalized internal training and an annual budget for external learning opportunities.

• Benefit from a flexible schedule with flextime (7 - 9:30 a.m. start, 3:30 - 6 p.m. end) and the option of working full remote or from our Barcelona office. Enjoy free Friday afternoons with a 7-hour workday, plus a 35-hour workweek in July and August so you can savor summer!

• Competitive salary, full-time permanent contract, and top-tier private health insurance (including dental and psychological services).
• 25 days of vacation plus your birthday off, with flexible vacation options—no blackout days!

• If you wish to come, in our office in Barcelona you’ll find it complete with free coffee, fresh fruit, snacks, a game room, and a rooftop terrace with stunning Mediterranean views.
• Additional benefits include ticket restaurant and nursery vouchers, paid directly from your gross salary.

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