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Nintendo · 2 weeks ago

Sr. Technical Localization Quality Specialist - Japanese

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$92K/yr - $146K/yr

3+ years exp

Nintendo of America Inc. is dedicated to creating smiles through unique entertainment experiences. They are seeking a Sr. Technical Localization Quality Specialist - Japanese to collaborate with subject matter experts on technical publications, provide feedback during quality control processes, and oversee workflow and job volume.

Consumer ElectronicsGamingMobileVideo Games

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborates with subject matter experts to complete technical publications which may include translated, localized publications

Provides feedback and recommendations to authors, translators and proofers based on identified changes during the quality control processes (e.g. editing, review, and building)

Works with various areas to coordinate and oversee workflow and job volume

Identifies and drives areas for improvement and implements corrective action

Creates, maintains, communicates, and provides training on style guides, terminology lists, and content for technical documentation in accordance with stakeholder requirements

Maintains software version control updates and documentation revision history

Provides overflow and coverage support projects when necessary

Prioritizes, allocates, and oversees work to the writer/editor pool, monitors progress, provides training and guidance as needed, and is responsible for the overall quality of the end product

Proposes and develops processes to automate document creation and maintenance, as well as processing select developer documentation projects

May assist in reviewing and editing translations from J/E, E/J

Assists in communicating and translating with related departments

Qualification

Technical documentation quality controlJapanese-Language Proficiency Test N1High-level programming languagesTagged file formats XMLTagged file formats HTMLTechnical writing skillsComputer-assisted translation toolsEditing technical documentationStyle guide maintenance

Required

Three (3) to six (6) years of technical documentation quality control experience

Experience with review of technical documents in printed and web-ready formats

Strong writings skills and in-depth knowledge of English language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and familiarity with using and maintaining style guides

Strong understanding of high-level programming languages and concepts, and able to read and work with source code comments

Solid understanding of tagged file formats such as XML, HTML

Familiarity using computer-assisted translation and terminology tools

Must be able to effectively edit technical programming documentation for style, terminology, content, logical flow, usability, target audience

BS or BA degree in Technical Communications, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field

Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 certification or equivalent capability

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered