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    Translation and Localization

    Associate Technical Publication Engineer

    Gurgaon, IndiaFull-time1–2 yrs experiencePosted 1mo ago
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    Job Responsibilities:

    We are looking for a Technical Publication Engineer to manage, validate, develop, and publish technical documentation for global software products.
    The role covers the end-to-end publication lifecycle, including source-file management, localization readiness, documentation development, technical QA, defect resolution, and publishing. The ideal candidate should have experience with structured documentation, XML/Markdown, version control, localization workflows, and documentation QA.
    The role involves close collaboration with technical writers, localization teams, project managers, and client stakeholders to deliver accurate, consistent, and publication-ready content.

    Technical Documentation & Source Management

    • Retrieve, validate, and manage the correct and latest source files, assets, and documentation versions.
    • Analyse source content to determine translation/localization scope and prepare files for localization.
    • Develop and maintain technical documentation using XML, Markdown, HTML, JSON, and other formats.
    • Validate document structure, metadata, links, references, and content integrity.
    • Manage version-controlled and single-source documentation and generate multiple publication outputs.

    Localization & Quality Assurance

    • Validate source and translated files for structure, content, formatting, functionality, and localization readiness.
    • Perform technical, functional, and visual QA of documentation and published outputs.
    • Identify and resolve issues related to content, formatting, links, XML/Markdown, metadata, images, fonts, encoding, and rendering.
    • Compare source and localized content and track defects through appropriate systems.
    • Coordinate defect resolution and ensure issues are addressed before final publication.

    Publishing

    • Configure and execute documentation publishing workflows.
    • Generate outputs such as online help, PDF, Word, CHM, HTML, and ZIP packages.
    • Troubleshoot build, transformation, publishing, and rendering issues.
    • Rebuild and republish documentation following corrections.
    • Ensure final outputs meet project and customer requirements.

    Collaboration & Process Improvement

    • Work closely with documentation, localization, project management, and client teams.
    • Provide timely project updates and proactively communicate risks, issues, and dependencies.
    • Manage multiple requests while meeting quality and delivery timelines.
    • Identify process improvements that increase efficiency, quality, and reduce production risks.
    • Maintain work instructions, SOPs, and project documentation.
    • Demonstrate ownership, accountability, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.

    Additional Job Details:

    Technical Skills & Tools

    Experience with some or all of the following is preferred:

    Documentation & Authoring: XML Editors, Markdown, Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe FrameMaker, AEM

    Publishing & Graphics: Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

    Version Control & Content Management: Git/GitHub, AEM, documentation repositories

    Localization & Defect Management: Phrase/Memsource, Jira

    Text & File Comparison: Beyond Compare, EmEditor, EditPlus, Sublime Text

    Multimedia: Snagit, Camtasia, Aegisub

    Required Skills

    • Strong understanding of technical documentation and publishing processes.
    • Experience with XML, Markdown, or other structured documentation formats.
    • Understanding of localization, translation, and content management workflows.
    • Ability to troubleshoot structured content, publishing, and rendering issues.
    • Experience with document QA, defect tracking, and issue resolution.
    • Understanding of version control, file structures, metadata, encoding, fonts, and publication formats.
    • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.
    • Ability to work with multiple tools and applications in a fast-paced environment.
    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
    • Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and processes.

    Qualifications & Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
    • 1–2 years of experience in Technical Publications, Technical Writing, Documentation Engineering, Documentation QA, Localization Engineering, or a related field.
    • Experience with XML, Markdown, or structured documentation formats.
    • Familiarity with publishing, content management, localization, version control, and defect tracking tools.
    • Familiarity with Adobe and Microsoft Office applications.
    • Experience in a multi-author or enterprise documentation environment is an advantage.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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