Senior Linguist - Oriya (Freelance)

Responsibilities

• Perform translation, review, and quality assurance of Oriya content
• Copy-edit and conduct linguistic checks for accuracy, consistency, and style adherence
• Provide constructive feedback to translators and freelancers to improve quality
• Manage and maintain language assets including glossaries, style guides, and work instructions
• Respond to linguistic queries from translators and project managers
• Support onboarding, development, and training of new linguists and freelancers
• Participate in developing and improving review and quality processes
• Meet or exceed quality and productivity KPIs as defined for the role

Requirements

• University degree in Translation, Applied Languages, Linguistics, or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in translation, review, or localization
• Native fluency in Oriya and fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in CAT tools such as XTM, SDL Studio, Polyglot, or similar
• Experience with query and issue management tools such as JIRA
• Strong attention to detail with excellent review and editing skills
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines in a virtual, global team

About the Company

Welo Global accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. The company delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages, serving clients across North America, Europe, and Asia.