Localization Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop VBA macros for Excel data clean-up, fuzzy lookup automation, and reporting.
• Write Python scripts for bulk file processing, TM extraction, and workflow integration.
• Create Java + JavaScript applications for CAT tool APIs, custom localization plugins, and publishing automation.
• Build VBScript/PowerShell solutions for MS Office automation across desktop/web versions.
• Integrate Office Scripts (TypeScript/JavaScript) with Power Automate for cloud-based Excel tasks.
• Automate publishing environments: InDesign scripting, SCORM package generation, CorelDraw automation.
• Automate MS apps: Excel (Fuzzy Lookup, pivot automation), Word (track changes processing), Outlook (client email workflows).

Required Technical Competencies

Skill Area

Specific Expertise

Languages

Java, Python, VB/VBA/VBScript

Ms Office

VBA macros, Office Scripts (TypeScript), Power Automate Desktop flows

Excel

Advanced automation: Fuzzy Lookup, XLOOKUP, dynamic pivot tables, API data pulls

Data Processing

JSON/XML/CSV parsing, TM leverage calculations, bilingual file handling

APIs integration

REST APIs, MemoQ/Trados SDKs, Power Automate connectors

MS Apps

Outlook automation, Access database scripting, PowerPoint reporting

2026 Trends

PowerShell 7+, Deno (modern JS runtime), Python FastAPI for microservices

Industry & AI Knowledge

• Aware of 2026 localization trends: AI-driven MT post-editing, neural TM models.
• Experience with AI tools: Power Automate AI Builder, Python ML libraries (for terminology extraction).
• Familiar with LSP tech stack: MemoQ, Trados, Xbench, PhraseTMS scripting.
• Publishing expertise: Adobe InDesign automation, SCORM 1.2/2004 compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years scripting for MS Office + publishing tools in localization/project management.
• Portfolio of VBA/Python/ JavaScript scripts for Excel + InDesign automation workflows.
• Certifications: PL-500 (Power Automate RPA), Python for Data Analysis.
• Bengaluru location; No remote, must work at IST hours.

If you or someone you know fits the bill, drop your resume to sparitha.kv@knowledgew.com