LINGUIST List 14.2135

Tue Aug 12 2003

Jobs: French: Translator, Information Builders Inc.

Editor for this issue: Sarah Murray <sarahlinguistlist.org>

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1. jason_kreuser, French: Translator, Information Builders Inc., New York

University or Organization: Information Builders Inc.
Department: International localization
Rank of Job: Translator
Specialty Areas: Translation
Required Language(s): French (Code = FRN)


Description:

Located in the heart of New York City, Information Builders is one of
the largest independent software companies in the world and the
largest software company located in Silicon Alley. If you are
creative, interested in collaborating with top minds, and you believe
you can make a real difference, Information Builders is a natural fit.

Internationalization Translation Engineer(This is an hourly position
paying $19 hr.)

Internationalization Translation Engineer, French Overview of
responsibilities: As an Internationalization Translation Engineer, you
will be involved on the development, translation and build process of
internationalized products. The Internationalization Translation
Engineer is responsible for translation of all IWAY software products
into French. The candidate should be familiar with at least one
specialized translation tools including SDLX, Catalyst, HTML QA, and
Search & Replace. Our translation project includes translation of
software strings, scripts, bitmaps, gifs, sample files, and education
materials.

The Internationalization Translation Engineer will perform the
following duties: 
- Develop or update translation memory from existing glossaries and
 other sources
- Work with automated tools to broaden the scope of the products,
 while building a comprehensive translation memory.
- Provide data to the Release Manager with respect to product
 readiness assessments. This involves insuring that the product meets
 all functional and business objectives.
- Create complete and informative Certification Statements, including
 all relevant information gathered during the certification
 process. (ISO 9000)
- Update issues list on a regular basis. Stay on top of all issues and
 their status. If an issue is taking too long to get resolution
 inform the Release Manager.
- Communicate to the Build Specialist on an on-going basis (weekly
 status of all related activities impacting the business of our
 clients.
- Understand and perform each phase of building, translation, testing,
 system, unit and acceptance testing.
- Translate all software terms within the product, this may include
 future help files or install guides.
- Learn IBI products on an on-going basis.
- Learn and use existing tools for translation and build engineering.
- Understand and perform each phase of development of translation
 database, CAT tools and perform acceptance testing.

Expert knowledge and fluency within the French Language (must read and
write): Experience with SAP is a big plus (please indicate with
submission). Candidates should be able to pass ATA Accreditation
Examination within 12 months of employment. We are looking for
candidates who are within the Metro New York area only. No H1 Visa
Sponsorship. F-Visa (1 Year Practical Training) is acceptable. May
lead to a Fulltime position after 1 year.

With more than 2,000 professional in 45 offices and subsidiaries
worldwide, information builders provides i-business software and
services for critical B2B, B2C, and intranet business information
systems. Every day since 1975, we've helped companies, including 90 of
the fortune 100, grow their business through the power of
information. Check out our website at www.informationbuilders.com.

Interested candidates please submit your resumes in a word attachment
to employment_opportunitiesibi.com.

We are not accepting calls from agencies or third parties.



Address for Applications:

	Attn: Jason Kreuser
	Two Penn Plaza
	New York, NY 10121
	United States of America 
 
	Applications are due by 01-Sep-2003


Contact Information:
	Jason Kreuser
	Email: jason_kreuseribi.com
	Tel: 212 736-4433
	Website: http://www.informationbuilders.com