Current Openings

We are seeking candidates with a diverse range of expertise and backgrounds. If your interests and qualifications meet any of the postings below, or you would like to submit your resume or our records, we look forward to hearing from you. For immediate consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume along with salary requirements.

Akorbi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
H-1 Applicants will be considered.

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Web Developer (Front End Developer)

Categories: Technology
Salary: Comm with experience
Location: Dallas, TX (corporate office)


Department: Managed Services/Development Team
Reports to: Web Development Technology Manager, Application Development

Job Description/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, math, business, or information technology related fields plus two (2) years of experience in programming/analysis/design for web-based distributed systems and/or mainframe environments.
• Effective oral and written communication and strong analytical skills are required.
• Candidate will have demonstrated experience with .NET Framework, Visual Studio 2005 or higher, Report Viewer, ASP.Net Master Pages, Web Services, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UML, C#, VB, HTML, and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
• Project management skills are a plus.
• Subject to overtime, nights and/or weekends.
• Must pass extensive background investigation.
• No felony or Class A misdemeanor convictions.
• A six (6) year combination of specified education and experience will qualify.
• Selected candidate(s) will have expertise in object oriented software development; support and design in a web-based distributed environment and the ability to interface with public safety sector staff as well as technical operations support staff and provide input to plans for projects having high risk and complexity to insure high quality and cost effective implementation.
• Must be able to work independently, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Offers mentorship to junior developers

User Interface Developer

Categories: Technology
Salary: Comm with experience
Location: Dallas, TX (corporate office)


Department: Managed Services/Development Team
Reports to: Web Development Technology Manager, Application Development

Job Description/Qualifications:

• The User Interface Engineer is responsible for producing all client-side code for our client’s products and outgoing email communications.
• He/she is the expert in coding standards and technical limitations. Working under very tight deadlines, this person must work seamlessly with the Visual Designer to produce deliverables that match the creative vision without amendment while producing consistent results on all agreed upon browsers and operating systems.
• Develop and maintain development friendly, valid client-side code for implementation on our client’s core product.
• Works with other User Interface Developers to ensure user interface code design adheres to defined coding standards.
• Interface with development team members and team leads to ensure smooth transition of creative assets.
• Communicate with management on a regular basis to ensure that the overall vision for our client’s products is being maintained.
• All other duties as assigned.
• BS or BA; or equivalent work experience.
• 4-6 years experience developing client-side code for a large dynamic website.
• 3-5 years experience managing projects.
• Expertise in HTML, XHTML, DHTML, CSS, CSS-P, and Javascript.
• Strong working knowledge of all current graphic web-design applications.

Database Engineer (SQL, T-SQL Developer)

Categories: Technology
Salary: Comm with experience
Location: Dallas, TX (corporate office)


Department: Database Team
Reports to: VP of Technology

Job Description/Qualifications:

• Our ideal candidate is a Sr. Database Engineer that thrives in a dynamic and fast paced development environment.
• In addition to strong technical skills in SQL Server (SQL Server, T-SQL, SSMS, SSIS, Profiler), the candidate should have planning and estimation skills and adaptable to an environment and processes supporting short development cycles.
• Helps with the design of relational databases and data flows for our distributed data enterprise
• Maintains data retention as appropriate – application data and reporting data sectors Designs constant and consistent data flow from data source to appropriate data tiers of need.
• Supports application development team and reporting Analysts to make sure that data is readily available where needed.
• BA/BS degree
• 5 to 7 years of proven experience in all phases of SQL Server. Complex database development, optimization, relational database design, database application development, and data reporting tools.
• Data Movement expert in a distributed transaction system environment
• Strong SQL Server Skill and experience
• Data definition and Data Modification expertise
• Good data analytical experience
• Data Modeling and data integration skill
• Experience in Service Broker, Replication and other data distribution tools
• Experience with a high volume/high transaction internet-based in a real-time transaction processing systems.
• Experience with systems that maintain 24/7 availability.
• Excellent knowledge and hands-on experience in database architecture & design, development, and optimization
• Skilled at interpreting business requirements and developing solutions that meet those requirements.
• Self-directed and adept at multitasking and working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to meet tight project schedules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Defense, Government Affairs, Nuclear Engineering Linguists

We are currently recruiting freelance interpreters and translators for a major US government contract. Linguists in and out of the following areas will be considered: Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware.

Qualifications

• ATA-certified, Court-certified, ILR 4- or ACFTL-accredited
• Proven experience in interpretation and translation for the Defense industry
• US citizen/PR/legal status to work

If you are interested in working with us, please send the following information in the body of the email to jobs@akorbi.com:

• Full name
• Contact information (email, phone, and others)
• Certification type, number, and year certified
• Language pair
• Current location
• Resume

Sales and Account Manager

As a member of our team, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Develop an effective understanding of the capability, benefits, and competitive advantages of Akorbi's services
• Identify prospective customers and individual organizations to focus on sales activities
• Develop new client relationships via cold-calling, the Internet, and trade shows
• In coordination with Sales Management, identify, qualify, develop and close sales opportunities
• Prospect and develop relationships with translation and localization consumers
• Promote and educate clients regarding Akorbi Translation services
• Manage and control pricing and contractual issues by developing a thorough understanding of company procedures

• Minimum Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective time-management
• Translations industry experience highly desirable
• Strong account prospecting, consultative selling and account management skills are required
• Former sales experience is a PLUS
• Any experience with sales to Federal or State Government will be a great PLUS

Sales and Account Manager

• Develop an effective understanding of the capability, benefits, and competitive advantages of Akorbi's services
• Identify prospective customers and individual organizations to focus on sales activities
• Develop new client relationships via cold calling, the Internet, and trade shows
• In coordination with Sales Management, identify, qualify, develop, and close sales opportunities
• Prospect and develop relationships with translation and localization consumers
• Promote and educate clients regarding Akorbi Translations' services
• Manage and control pricing and contractual issues by developing a thorough understanding of company procedures

• Minimum Bachelor's degree or its equivalent
• Excellent English communication (written and verbal) skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective time management
• Translations industry experience highly desirable
• Strong account prospecting, consultative selling, and account management skills are required
• Former Sales Experience A PLUS
• Any experience with Sales to Federal or State Government will be a great PLUS

In-house Spanish Language Editor/Proofreader

The Spanish Editor/Proofreader will work as a member of several expanding account teams. The applicant will work closely with the Project and Account Managers to edit and proofread all translated Spanish material. The applicant should also be comfortable interfacing with clients on a regular basis.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the areas of health care and marketing. This candidate will have a strong command of the Spanish language and should be able to edit and proofread a wide variety of translated Spanish materials to ensure they meet established standards for content.

• A degree in translations or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a professional translator
• Excellent attention to detail since this position will be mainly editing and proofing the work of junior translators
• Excellent command of La Real Academia Española
• ATA Accreditation is preferred
• Experience proofreading and editing texts (This experience can be supported by previous books translated or edited. References will be verified.)
• Strong command of the Spanish language, grammar, and syntax
• Verbal skills (oral and written) and the ability to translate technical jargon into simple language
• The ideal candidate must show proven experience with SDLX or Trados
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

In-house Chinese Language Editor/Proofreader

• Edit and proofread translated documents
• Establish and maintain translation memories and glossaries for Akorbi's clients
• Efficiently maintain formal disciplined operation procedures across a variety of client projects
• Track project-specific non-conformances and resolutions
• Personally perform project QA steps
• Juggle overlapping projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Regularly interface with clients

• Minimum Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in translation
• Extensive and proven experience in the marketing and health care fields
• At least 5 years of proven experience and be willing to work with SDLX
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in Chinese and English
• Ability to support multiple projects by keeping accurate and up-to-date project-specifics
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Keep project managers informed of project progress
• Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations, especially under tight deadlines