Localization Specialist​/Terminologist

Localization Specialist / Terminologist (all genders)

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You shape how our products speak to the world. As our Localization Specialist / Terminologist, you ensure that every term, every UI label, and every piece of product content is accurate, consistent, and culturally adapted across 29+ markets. You make thoughtful use of modern, including AI-supported, localization tools where they add value. Your work helps global customers understand, trust, and enjoy our products.

Location:

Mobile work (Germany-wide).

• Champion Global Localization Excellence by ensuring consistent, high‑quality product language across all markets and driving modern localization standards.
• Own Terminology & Language Quality by maintaining terminology databases, style guides and glossary governance to deliver clear and precise language across products.
• Optimize Localization Delivery by running translation workflows with CAT/TMS tools, validating localization formats (XLIFF, TMX, PO) and supporting automation efforts (e.g., CI/CD).
• Enable Seamless Product Experiences by partnering with Product, UX, QA and Support to ensure localized versions feel intuitive and native for users worldwide.
• Strengthen Vendor & Process Collaboration by coordinating translations in 29+ languages, managing vendor performance and ensuring smooth communication with external language partners.
• Improve Tools, Workflows & Knowledge Sharing by enhancing localization systems, terminology processes and QA routines, and enabling teams through documentation, checklists and training.

• A relevant academic background such as a Master’s degree in Software Localization, Translation Studies, Computational Linguistics, Informatics + Languages, or similar.
• Several years of experience in software/product localization, including translation, terminology management and linguistic QA.
• Strong proficiency with modern CAT/TMS tools (ideally memo
  
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• Experience working with terminology tools, terminology workflows and relevant standards.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English; additional languages are a plus.
• A structured, reliable and independent working style paired with strong collaboration skills.
• Technical understanding in areas such as version control (Git Lab), automation (Jira Automations) and regex for text validation.

• Mission‑driven:
  We simplify interactions in retail – for businesses and customers alike.
• Empowered by flexibility:
  Remote‑first, flexible hours – work where and how you thrive.
• Security with vision:
  Permanent contract in a future‑focused, stable environment.
• Culture that connects:
  Open, collaborative, and people‑first – with great coffee if you drop by.
• Backed by strength:
  With 35+ years of retail tech expertise and as part of Fujitsu, a global IT leader.
• Tech that scales: AI‑powered solutions built to grow with the world’s leading retailers.
• Think global: 570,000+ installations in 65+ countries. Real impact, worldwide.