Solutions Architect (Volunteer)

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Solutions Architect, Language Technology Group (Volunteer)

Translation Commons is looking for a technical and motivated person to take up the volunteer position of Solution Architect. This is a great opportunity for you to contribute to an international volunteer organization and to share your expertise.

The Solution Architect will cater to all the technical and workflow needs (including preparing materials for translation and converting into the right format) for Translation Commons. Within the responsibilities are: documenting processes; creating guidelines and workflows ; designing technical solutions for translation of digital products ; assisting with troubleshooting ; maintaining existing processes and supervising the progress within Translation Commons as a great place to volunteer, learn and develop new skills.

Through this position, you will learn the inner workings of the Language Technology department of a non-profit organization focused on languages. This role will help you pursue careers in Localization Technology and Project Management.

Responsibilities include

• Documenting processes, creating guidelines and workflows,
• Assisting with designing technical solutions for translation of digital products,
• Assisting with troubleshooting,
• Liaising between various shareholders,
• Maintaining existing processes and supervising the progress,
• Offering the best solution according to the incoming requirements and existing environment,
• Support project management,
• Promote TC’s reputation as "best place to volunteer".

We are looking for individuals with the following qualifications:

• Background in Computer Science and/or experience with anything related,
• Interest in technical aspects of linguistic assets management (how to prepare a webpage for translators to work on it? How to resolve compatibility issues for files coming from different sources? How to maintain an efficient Translation Memory?),
• Willingness to learn about new technologies, especially related to digital products (CAT tools, different javascript frameworks, file format),
• Ability to conduct research with limited supervision,
• Attention to details,
• Ability to analyze complicated problems, clearly express ideas to different types of audience, both orally and in writing,
• Ability to motivate and inspire volunteers,
• Weekly commitment of at least 5 hours per week

Optional qualifications:

• Previous experience in localization,
• Knowledge of foreign languages.

After applying, the candidate will be asked to participate in a short online interview.