Localization Quality and Automation Specialist

Localization Quality and Automation Specialist Join to apply for the Localization Quality and Automation Specialist role at Orca Pacific: A Monks Company About the Role As a Localization Quality and Automation Specialist, you’ll define and scale the quality backbone of our global content operations—connecting machine translation capabilities with premium customer experiences. You will architect and run the quality framework, metrics, and automation that elevate linguistic output while accelerating delivery through modern tooling. Responsibilities Design and implement a localization quality framework, including automated QA checks, linguistic sign-off workflows, and error categorization Establish and operationalize objective MT quality metrics (e.g., MQM, DQF, BLEU, TER) across languages and content types Automate workflow bottlenecks by building or integrating scripts, APIs, and tools for QA, handoffs, and feedback loops Translate linguistic quality data into technical insights for ML teams; identify error patterns and improve MT model performance Analyze quality datasets, build dashboards/reports, and present actionable insights to stakeholders Evaluate, integrate, and manage localization tooling (CAT, TMS, QA checkers) and assess new technologies for fit Partner cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement across localization, engineering, and product Other duties as assigned About You Qualifications & Skills 14+ years of relevant work experience, including 5+ years in localization engineering, quality assurance, or tool management Strong understanding of linguistic quality principles, error typology, and industry-standard metrics (MQM, DQF, etc.) Proven experience with localization process automation (scripting, API integrations, regex) and tool selection/integration Familiarity with MT concepts, post-editing workflows, and MT quality assessment methods Proficiency in analyzing large datasets and delivering data-driven recommendations Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences and vice versa Nice to have: Hands-on experience with major TMS and CAT tools; scripting in Python or JavaScript; background in computational linguistics or data science. About Monks Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI—managed by the industry’s best and most diverse digital talent—to help the world’s trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us. Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Advertising Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Orca Pacific: A Monks Company. Get notified about new Localization Specialist jobs in Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia. #J-18808-Ljbffr