Translator

компания "яндекс.практикум" practicum by yandex is an online educational platform. we help people who want to change their lives to jumpstart new careers in tech. we are looking for an english translator to work on texts for practicum by yandex courses. the ideal candidate enjoys improving translated texts to make them engaging and easy to understand, as well as learning about new technologies and communicating with team members to craft localized texts that provide the best possible experience for our students. responsibilities translate texts from russian to english in lessons and interfaces, help pages and tech docs:1. correct typos, grammar, and punctuation errors;2. verify terminology and word choice;3. improve style and readability;4. check facts and logic. follow glossaries and style guides, investigate new terms and submit updates as necessary. evaluate the quality of translations submitted by team members and freelance translators. provide consulting on language-related questions. strive to create the best possible products in english. qualifications excellent knowledge of english and russian. degree in english or linguistics or experience translating or editing in it (at least 3 years). experience using cat tools and interest in learning new tools. basic understanding of tags and markups like html and xml. familiarity with internet and it terminology. benefits remote, full or part-time work. fixed-term contract. the opportunity to help hundreds of people accomplish their learning goals. the opportunity to be a part of the young international professional team.