Lead Software Engineer

Job Description

Your Impact: As part of the Localization team, you will have the opportunity to work with other localization professionals and participate across functions with teams that include Product Management, Software Development, Quality Assurance, Documentation, and external translation vendors as primary participants. Localization Engineers are critical to enhancing high-value outcomes for the Localization team by harnessing technology and applying it in novel ways to solve emerging challenges and drive greater efficiencies. You will gain valuable experience in a highly dynamic and professional software development environment, while being encouraged to provide innovation toward our ongoing success. What The Role Offers Bring extensive industry and organizational knowledge, applying advanced expertise relative to localization and internationalization concepts and best practices. Take proactive leadership, overseeing medium to large scale projects, complex model development, and end-to-end programs and solutions. Direct the application of existing principles and drive the development of innovative policies and ideas. Coordinate and direct cross-functional teams, ensuring exceptional results through collaboration and leadership. Develop effective solutions for broad projects, evaluating all potential variables and adapting complex techniques. Make critical decisions as a project team leader, foster valuable networks with stakeholders, and provide guidance on complex matters. What You Need To Succeed 8- 10 years of overall experience. Advanced Java/J2EE and XML development experience. Python, PowerShell, Bash, and/or Perl for automating localization tasks and configurations. Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, GCP, Azure. Experience with popular databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PL/SQL. Proficiency with popular opensource automation frameworks. Experience with version control and build systems. Familiarity with popular Localization & CAT tools, such as SDL Passolo, SDL Trados Studio, MadCap Lingo, and/or competing translation/TMS platforms is good to have. Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Strong team player, self-starter, and pro-active. Growth mindset with a commitment to continually expanding knowledge and education relative to industry trends.