Freelance Linguist: Punjabi-India/Pakistan (Gurumukhi & Shahmukhi)

Accountabilities

In this role, you will ensure the quality and consistency of Punjabi translations while supporting efficient collaboration across localization projects. Your main responsibilities will include:

Translate, review, and perform quality assurance (QA) checks on Punjabi-language content.

Conduct copy-editing and linguistic reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, readability, and compliance with established style guidelines.

Provide clear, constructive feedback to translators and freelance linguists to improve overall translation quality.

Maintain and update linguistic resources, including glossaries, style guides, terminology databases, and work instructions.

Respond to linguistic questions and resolve terminology or translation issues raised by translators, project managers, and other stakeholders.

Facilitate collaboration within translation teams by clarifying linguistic requirements, terminology, and stylistic considerations.

Support the onboarding, development, and training of new linguists and freelancers when needed.

Contribute to the development and improvement of linguistic review workflows and quality assurance processes.

Meet established quality, productivity, and performance KPIs.

Work toward objectives and priorities defined by the Squad Lead or Language Lead.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled Punjabi linguist with proven translation and localization experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a global environment. The following qualifications are expected:

University degree in Translation, Applied Languages, Linguistics, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

At least 3 years of experience in translation, linguistic review, or localization.

Native-level fluency in Punjabi, with the ability to work across Gurmukhi and Shahmukhi scripts.

Strong written and spoken English proficiency.

Solid understanding of localization processes, translation workflows, and linguistic review methodologies.

Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office applications.

Practical experience with CAT tools such as XTM, SDL Trados Studio, PolyGlot, MateCat, ATMS, or fbCAT.

Familiarity with query and issue management platforms such as JIRA.

Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new localization tools and technologies.

Excellent proofreading, editing, and quality assessment skills, with strong attention to detail.

Ability to provide clear, constructive, and actionable feedback to other linguists.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Good knowledge of terminology management in one or more subject areas.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to address a variety of linguistic challenges.

Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Willingness and ability to train, mentor, and support other linguists when required.

Professional and positive approach to client and stakeholder communication.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote, international team.

Benefits:

Freelance opportunity with an international language services network.

Flexibility to work remotely.

Exposure to multilingual translation and localization projects across different industries.

Opportunities to collaborate with linguists and localization professionals worldwide.

Experience working with modern CAT tools and localization technologies.

Opportunities to contribute to linguistic quality improvement and professional development.