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Language Translator[1]

Aliases: Language Expert, Language Specialist, Translator

Industry/Sector(s): IT-ITeS

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Language Translator is expected to perform include:

Translating software into different languages as per the convenience of the end-users

Understanding the software languages and platforms

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{3, 4, 1}

It is a desk job
May require supervising Trainee or Engineer
Travelling is not part of this job role
Part-time and contractual jobs may be available
Work from home option may be available

Working hours

Multinational organizations usually work for 5 days a week and 8 to 9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization

Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Shift system is available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Computers/Technology

Certified training for Language Translator (programme aligned to SSC/Q6802 released by IT-ITeSSSCNASSCOM)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Well-versed with different sources of information required to design customised software products/applications

Proficient in designing software products/applications

Well-versed with the range of activities involved in designing different software products/applications

Knowledge of different equipment used to design software products/applications

Adept in determining whether components are suitable for re-use

Well-versed in developing and executing (Unit Test Case )UTCs

Knowledge of different types of problems and defects that may occur and how these may be resolved

Proficient with software development lifecycle

Adept in using different software for languages, translation and tools

Well-versed in testing and determining whether new products and applications are fit for given purpose

Knowledge of current practice in relation to the customisation of software products/applications

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Certifications in Language(s)/ product documentation Internationalisation and Localization approaches in software products
Ability to work independently
Decision making skills
Effective communication skills
Hardworking and persistent

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Amity University
http://www.amity.edu/amity-insitutions.aspx
Patna Women's College
http://patnawomenscollege.in/index.php/academics/programmes-courses.html
Manav Rachna International University
http://mriu.edu.in/courses-structure-of-engineering-programs/computer-applications/

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/main.do

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://ipu.ac.in/syllabus/affiliated/sybtechcse.htm

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁵

Head of Company/CEO

↑

Delivery Lead/Offering Lead

↑

Delivery Lead

↑

Team Leader/Application Architect/Web Solution Developer → Movement to other occupation*

↑

Senior Language Translator

↑

Language Translator

↑

Engineer/Trainee

* Industry verticals like Software Products, Engineering and R&D and Business Process Management are turning into key verticals for the IT Services sub-sector

(Click here to view the Career Map in Application Development or click on http://www.sscnasscom.com/ssc-article/career-information/it-service/career-guides/ for the Career Map)

The progression is indicative

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ²

For new entrants – Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 per month

For candidates with experience - Rs 33,000 to Rs 66,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Generally, 0-2 years of work experience/internship in System Language translations is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

http://www.nasscom.in/

KEYWORDS

Language Expert
Software Language Translator
Language Specialist
Translator

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2643.0401	Language Translator[1]
ISCO 2008	2643	Translators , Interpreters and Other Linguists
NIC 2008	58201; 58202; 58203	Publishing of operating systems and system software ; Publishing of operating business and other applications ; Publishing of computer games for all platforms
QP Reference	SSC/ Q 6802	Language Translator
NSQF	7	Not Available

REFERENCES

1	www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/qp-spd-language-translator.pdf
2	http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Translator/Salary
3	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
4	http://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Language-Expert-German-Saburi-TLC-Worldwide-Services-Pvt-Ltd--Gurgaon-Delhi-NCR-National-Capital-Region--0-to-5-years-110116003510?src=jobsearchDesk&sid=14667566829567&xp=1&qp=translator,shift,%20timings,%20&srcPage=s
5	https://pursuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/media/career_guides/ERD_Career_Guide.pdf

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