Language Quality Lead (German) · Freelance

We are looking for an experienced German Language Quality Lead (LQL) to support a large-scale Cloud domain localization program.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and maintaining language quality standards across multiple linguist teams, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to established language assets and style guidelines.

This position is ideal for senior linguists, translators, localization specialists, or Language Quality Leads with extensive experience in managing linguistic quality and guiding translation teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead linguistic quality initiatives for German language content.
• Develop, maintain, and improve language assets, including:
• Glossaries and terminology databases
• Translation Memories (TM)
• Style Guides
• Conduct terminology research and linguistic preparation before translation activities begin.
• Ensure alignment and consistency among linguists and translation teams working across different vendor networks.
• Review translated content and perform post-translation quality control.
• Monitor translator performance and provide quality feedback.
• Identify linguistic issues and implement quality improvement recommendations.
• Act as the key language quality authority for German content.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in localization, translation, or linguistic quality management.
• Experience working as a Language Quality Lead, Senior Linguist, Lead Translator, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of:

Translation Memories (TM)

Glossary management

Style Guide creation and maintenance

Linguistic Quality Assurance (LQA)

• Experience coordinating or guiding teams of translators and linguists.
• Familiarity with localization workflows within the technology or cloud industry is highly preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Profile

• Language Quality Lead
• Lead Translator
• Localization Quality Specialist

Availability

• Available to complete a language assessment/test immediately.
• Flexible workload, ranging from occasional assignments to 20+ hours per week depending on project needs.