Country Language Editor - North Macedonia

City: Sofia

Job Type: Regular

Language: Macedonian

About Akkodis:

Akkodis is a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader. Our 50,000 tech experts across 30 countries combine best-in-class technologies and cross industry knowledge to drive purposeful innovation for a more sustainable tomorrow.

With more than 19 years of experience in Bulgaria, we are the most mature Delivery Center of Akkodis. Our over 900 experts deliver technology solutions in IT, Software, Cloud, and Digital fields.

Position Highlights

Analyse geographic and linguistic source data from North Macedonia ensuring accuracy and relevance
Review and provide feedback on geographic data and correct navigation data in North Macedonia
Recommend and implement cartographic improvements based on the local markets enhancing user experience
Improvе large datasets together with an international team
Research "Point of interests" in local areas
Label training data for machine learning of an address parser
Review and correct pronunciation of street and place names, and provide suggestions for improvement
Act as a local expert to provide guidance and advice to various teams on locally specific characteristics related to geography, road laws or languages

Requirements:

In-depth local and cultural knowledge about North Macedonia and residence in the country for a minimum of 5 years
1-3 years of professional experience in Translation, Journalism, Content Creation, Tourism, Geography, Cartography, or similar
Excellent written and communication skills in Macedonian (Grammar, Orthography, Dialects)
Professional proficiency in English
High attention to detail, strong knowledge of databases search and data analysis
Research, analytical, and organizational skills
Confident user of word processing and spreadsheet software such as MS Word and MS Excel
Degree in Linguistics or other language discipline will be considered an advantage
Experience with macOS will be considered an advantage

What we offer:

Competitive remuneration package
Referral bonus program
24 days annual paid leave
Additional health insurance (outpatient & hospital medical care, dental care, coverage of dioptric glasses, and more)
Free Psychological Counselling via Green Line and on the spot
Newborn or newly adopted child bonus
Food vouchers - 150 BGN/month
Upskilling & reskilling training programs and e-learning hub
Recognition awards
Sports cards (partially covered by the employer) and company sports initiatives
Special company discounts
Various social and charity initiatives

United by our passion for talent and technology, we look at the world differently.

The future won't wait, it's time to start engineering a smarter future. Are you ready?