The demand for localization professionals is growing, reflecting the increasing need for businesses to reach global audiences. Localization jobs involve adapting content to suit specific markets, considering linguistic and cultural nuances. These roles are available across various industries, from technology and gaming to marketing and education. Professionals in this field ensure that products, services, and communications resonate with diverse populations.

Key responsibilities in localization jobs often include translation, transcreation, and cultural adaptation. Project management skills are important, as is attention to detail and a deep understanding of target markets. Individuals working in localization may also be involved in quality assurance, testing localized products, and collaborating with international teams. The ability to use localization tools and technologies is beneficial.

Job opportunities in localization can range from entry-level positions to senior management roles. Career paths may include roles such as Localization Specialist, Localization Engineer, and Localization Manager. Companies are seeking candidates with strong language skills, cultural sensitivity, and a passion for global communication. Explore the available localization jobs to find the right fit for your skills and experience.

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Important skills include fluency in multiple languages, cultural sensitivity, and attention to detail. Project management and communication skills are beneficial. Experience with localization tools and technologies is helpful.

Common job titles include Localization Specialist, Localization Engineer, Localization Manager, and Translator. These roles vary in responsibility and required experience. The specific title depends on the company and the focus of the work.

The salary range for localization jobs in the UK typically falls between £25,000 to £60,000 per year, depending on experience and role. Senior positions and specialized skills can command higher salaries. Entry-level roles may start at the lower end of the range.

A degree in linguistics, translation, or a related field is often preferred. Relevant experience in translation, project management, or international communication is valuable. Certification in localization or translation can enhance your credentials.

Some top employers for localization in the UK include RWS Group, SDL (now part of RWS), and Keywords Studios. These companies offer a variety of localization services to global clients. Other companies may include Lionbridge and Vistatec.

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Web Localization/ Project Coordinator (REMOTE)

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Job Description

DivIHN (pronounced “divine”) is a CMMI ML3-certified Technology and Talent solutions firm. Driven by a unique Purpose, Culture, and Value Delivery Model, we enable meaningful connections between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations. Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent.

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Title: Web Localization/ Project Coordinator (REMOTE)
Duration: 9 Months
Location: Remote

Work Hours: Candidate must be able to work in the PST time zone (open to candidates from all time zones if they can align with PST hours).

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated, agile and detail oriented Web Localization / Project Manager to join our web team. In this role, you will coordinate and manage web projects for both our English and regional websites. You will work closely with a variety of team members, including but not limited to web producers, product marketing and campaign manager stakeholders, external translation vendors and reviewers to ensure projects stay on track from initiation through successful delivery.

Responsibilities:

ssist in planning, tracking, and managing web project timelines and deliverables.

Review intake tickets to ensure correct information is provided to properly execute web requests

Coordinate and oversee web translation and localization projects across multiple languages and regions.
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Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external translation vendors to clearly scope, schedule, and deliver localization tasks on time.
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Support the Senior Project Manager by managing web ticketing processes, tracking tasks, and proactively communicating project risks or delays.
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Perform quality assurance reviews on web pages to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with brand standards.
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Document processes, maintain best practices, and identify opportunities to improve workflows and efficiency.
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Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience in project coordination, website management, localization, or similar web/digital roles (preferred).

Experience managing multilingual websites and/or coordinating content translation projects is strongly preferred.

Familiarity with CMS platforms (such as AEM, WordPress, or similar).

Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, or similar).
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Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

A collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to pivot quickly as needed.

Preferred Experience:

Experience coordinating website localization or translation projects.

Awareness of digital marketing fundamentals.

Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, international teams.
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About us:

DivIHN , the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.

DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

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Software Development Manager

Leicestershire, East Midlands £70000 - £75000 Annually JAM Recruitment Ltd

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permanent

I'm looking for a Software Development Manager to join an award-winning software development business based in Leicester.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage software development and test teams for assigned products and projects
Ensure adherence to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Intercede business processes
Serve as Scrum Master to drive sprints, manage releases, and remove technical blockers
Provide weekly progress updates, resource plans and risk mitigation strategies
Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Professional Services and Pre-Sales to align development efforts
Maintain high performance standards through coaching, mentoring and structured performance reviews
Act as an escalation point and be accountable for delivery, quality and performance
Contribute to continuous improvement in team processes, tooling and practices
Support career development and succession planning for team members

Required Skills & Experience:

Degree in Software Engineering or related discipline
Minimum of 5+ years in a software leadership or management role
Proven experience leading software teams of 20+ developers/testers
Strong software engineering background with an understanding of modern coding standards, patterns and tools
Demonstrated success delivering complex software projects on time and within budget
Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum, sprint planning, backlog grooming and release management
Proficiency in risk management, resource allocation and stakeholder communication
Knowledge of secure software development practices and the cyber security industry
Understanding of ISO 9001/ISO 27001 quality standards

Desirable Skills & Experience:

Experience working in a security-focused software environment
Familiarity with commercial aspects of software development such as cost management and change control
Prior involvement in succession planning or team structure optimisation

The salary is 70,000 to 75,000 plus an excellent benefits package and is hybrid-working of 2x days per week in the office.

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Software Development Engineer

West Midlands, West Midlands £40 - £50 Hourly Matchtech

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Job Description

contract

Outside IR35

Hybrid working West Midlands

Key Responsibilities:

Develop software solutions to improve work processes, including data processing and administrative tasks using Python.
Enhance the existing reporting database which utilises Confluence and integrate Confluence data into Python KPI tracking systems.
Support the transition of existing processes to Microsoft SharePoint, PowerApps, and Dataverse, and integrate these into the current Python process automation environment.
Proactively define requirements and make software proposals, iterating to reach optimal solutions.

Job Requirements:

Good degree or equivalent qualification in Software, Computer Science, or Software Engineering discipline (e.g., 2:1 or higher).
Experience and proficiency in Python, including referencing external data sources via APIs.
Knowledge of Linux, Docker, Git (Bitbucket), PostgreSQL, and HTML/JavaScript.
Familiarity with O365, including Microsoft SharePoint online and Microsoft Dataverse.
Clear thinker with a proactive attitude and strong communication skills.
Experience using software development and project management tools.
Ability to exhibit good logical analysis of data and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates clear ownership of tasks, with capability to build relationships internally and externally.

Personal Attributes
* Good Degree or equivalent (e.g. 2:1 or higher in a Software, Computer Science or Software Engineering discipline).
* Clear thinker, good communicator and pro-active attitude. Good at logical analysis of data and problem solving.
* Experience using software development and project management tools
* Demonstrates clear ownership of tasks. Able to build relationships internally/externally.
* Required Software knowledge and experience:
- Python (including familiarisation with referencing external data sources via API's)
- Linux
- Docker
- Git (Bitbucket)
- PostgreSQL
- HTML/JavaScript
- O365 (including Microsoft SharePoint online and Microsoft Data verse)

If you are a Software Development Engineer with the necessary skills and experience looking to contribute to the automotive sector through innovative software solutions, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team.

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Software Development Engineer

Surrey, South East £55000 - £75000 Annually ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited

Posted 12 days ago

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Job Description

permanent

Based in newly refurbished offices in Guildford, this profitable software engineering company works with global corporations. Their software products allow users to develop sophisticated engineering models used within energy and renewables with future applications in banking and healthcare.

The software teams are highly educated (many with PhDs), and academic background is important in their technical recruitment approach.

Currently, they are looking to recruit a Software Development Engineer to join a nascent group to incorporate innovative AI / ML features into their software offerings. The focus is still on design, development and deployment of well-engineered scalable software solutions, the challenge is how to best utilise AI / ML into these software products.

Requirements:

- Strong academic background, minimally a Master’s in computer science, physics, engineering or similar, and ideally a PhD in a relevant subject area.-

- Demonstrable experience developing desktop and web applications including production-grade software. This should include experience with software architecture and understanding how to support structured (SQL) and unstructured (RAG) data.

- Experience with Python and C++ / C# including how to integrate ML features.

The role does require relevant technical expertise, limited university / freelance projects are not sufficient.

On offer is an excellent remuneration package including a wide range of benefits. Successful candidates will need to undertake background checks and also work fully onsite to take up this role.

Keywords: Software Engineering, AI / ML Applications, Desktop / Web, Data Engineering Support, Python, C++, C#, Onsite, Guildford

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Software Development Manager

Borstal, South East Technical Placements Ltd

Posted 12 days ago

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Software Development Manager required for a manufacturer of life saving electronic solutions products. Part of a global group, this company offers rewarding careers, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities to grow in a supportive, energetic workplace. Hybrid working options (6 out of 10 days in the Rochester office).

Benefits include - Bonus, Pension, Life Assurance, Eye care, Employee assistance programme, cycle2work scheme.

We are seeking a Software Development Manager with strong people management, process leadership, and delivery governance skills.

In this role, you will:

· Lead and develop the software team through a period of process evolution.

· Maintain our proven Waterfall framework while incorporating Agile-inspired practices for improved planning, reporting, and visibility.

· Drive process improvements and maximise our use of Atlassian tools for work breakdown structures, progress tracking, and actionable reporting.

· Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to enhance build, integration, testing, and deployment workflows — ensuring faster delivery of high-quality, compliant software.

· Collaborate closely with the Project Management Office and other R&D managers to integrate software development into the wider product delivery process.

· Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and open communication.

Who you’ll report to: Director of Research and Development Responsibilities

Project & Delivery Management

· Plan and prioritise software projects in collaboration with the Project Management Office.

· Allocate resources, manage risks, and set clear milestones and timelines.

· Oversee delivery of new products, features, bug fixes, and maintenance.

· Introduce Agile-inspired practices (Scrum, Kanban) within the Waterfall framework.

· Ensure Jira boards, sprint reports, and dashboards are accurate, up to date, and central to project governance.

Quality & Compliance

· Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with the Software Quality team.

· Align software development with regulatory, quality, and cybersecurity standards.

· Promote best practices in documentation and traceability from requirements through testing.

· Collaborate with other R&D managers to improve development workflows.

Team Leadership

· Build and develop a high-performing software team.

· Set clear objectives, conduct performance reviews, and ensure accountability.

· Promote a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement

· Encourage retrospectives and turn lessons learned into actionable improvements.

· Trial workflow, automation, and tool enhancements that benefit software and wider R&D.

· Stay current with emerging practices in regulated software development and hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery models.

Stakeholder Communication

· Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.

· Facilitate planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives that deliver actionable outcomes.

· Contribute to long-term product and technology roadmaps with structured, realistic delivery plans.

Qualifications· Degree in Engineering (preferably with a Software focus) – desirable.Essential Experience

· Proven experience managing software development teams (10–15 engineers) delivering embedded (preferable), IoT, and cloud-enabled products.

· Demonstrated success introducing process improvements and CI/CD pipelines that improved performance while maintaining compliance and timelines.

· Experience leading cross-functional collaboration between software, hardware, and testing teams.

· Background in adapting Agile methods (Scrum, Kanban) within Waterfall structures.

· Practical experience using Atlassian tools (Jira, Bitbucket) for project tracking and reporting.

Knowledge/Skills

Leadership & People Management

· Strong track record as a people manager, including setting objectives, conducting reviews, and ensuring accountability.

· Skilled in conflict resolution and building a collaborative team culture.

Process & Delivery

· Expertise in SDLC management across both Waterfall and Agile-inspired practices.

· Skilled in structuring Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for design traceability.

· Capable of driving reporting, forecasting, and transparency using Jira dashboards and metrics.

Communication

· Excellent communication skills, able to convey technical and project information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

· Experienced in facilitating planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives.

· Skilled at influencing change and promoting continuous improvement.

Quality & Compliance

· Solid understanding of regulated software development practices (e.g., ISO9001, ISO27001, NIST).

· Experience embedding secure development lifecycle practices and ensuring audit-readiness.

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Software Development Manager

LE1 Leicester, East Midlands JAM Recruitment Ltd

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full time

I'm looking for a Software Development Manager to join an award-winning software development business based in Leicester.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage software development and test teams for assigned products and projects
Ensure adherence to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Intercede business processes
Serve as Scrum Master to drive sprints, manage releases, and remove technical blockers
Provide weekly progress updates, resource plans and risk mitigation strategies
Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Professional Services and Pre-Sales to align development efforts
Maintain high performance standards through coaching, mentoring and structured performance reviews
Act as an escalation point and be accountable for delivery, quality and performance
Contribute to continuous improvement in team processes, tooling and practices
Support career development and succession planning for team members

Required Skills & Experience:

Degree in Software Engineering or related discipline
Minimum of 5+ years in a software leadership or management role
Proven experience leading software teams of 20+ developers/testers
Strong software engineering background with an understanding of modern coding standards, patterns and tools
Demonstrated success delivering complex software projects on time and within budget
Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum, sprint planning, backlog grooming and release management
Proficiency in risk management, resource allocation and stakeholder communication
Knowledge of secure software development practices and the cyber security industry
Understanding of ISO 9001/ISO 27001 quality standards

Desirable Skills & Experience:

Experience working in a security-focused software environment
Familiarity with commercial aspects of software development such as cost management and change control
Prior involvement in succession planning or team structure optimisation