Japanese language translator

Hire Rightt - Executive Search & HR Advisory · Bangalore, India

Job Description – Japanese Language Translator (AI Document Validation)

Role: Japanese Language Translator (JLPT N2 / N1)

Experience: 4+ Years

Location: Bangalore / Hyderabad / Pune

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented Japanese Language Translator with JLPT N2 or higher (N1 preferred) to support AI-powered document validation and privacy compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate should have experience living and/or working in Japan and possess strong knowledge of Japanese language, business culture, address formats, and geographic references. You will review AI-processed documents to ensure sensitive customer information has been accurately identified and redacted while maintaining the highest standards of quality and data privacy.

Key Responsibilities Review AI-processed Japanese documents to verify accurate identification and redaction of sensitive customer information. Validate the removal of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), including: Individual names Phone numbers Email addresses Physical addresses City and geographical location names Customer-specific pricing and cost information Other confidential or sensitive business information Compare original source documents with AI-generated outputs to ensure no confidential information remains exposed. Identify incorrect, incomplete, or excessive redactions and provide detailed feedback for corrections. Maintain high accuracy, quality, and productivity while meeting defined turnaround times. Escalate ambiguous or complex cases to the appropriate stakeholders. Contribute to improving AI redaction quality through continuous feedback. Ensure compliance with customer privacy, security, and data protection policies.

Required Skills & Qualifications 4+ years of professional experience in Japanese language translation, localization, content validation, or document review. JLPT N2 certification or higher (N1 preferred). Must have lived and/or worked in Japan with strong understanding of: Japanese geography and location names Japanese address formats Business terminology Cultural context Strong reading comprehension and analytical skills for Japanese-language documents. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify sensitive and contextual information. Experience in quality assurance, content review, data annotation, data validation, or document verification is preferred. Ability to manage multiple review tasks within tight turnaround times. Willingness to support operations aligned with Japanese business hours.

Preferred Qualifications Understanding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and data privacy regulations. Experience reviewing legal, financial, customer, or business documents. Exposure to AI-assisted content validation, document processing, or annotation projects is an advantage. Strong communication and documentation skills.

Mandatory Requirements JLPT N2 or higher (N1 preferred) . Experience living and/or working in Japan. Strong understanding of Japanese language, geography, business terminology, and cultural nuances. High attention to detail and accuracy in document validation. Experience in content review, QA, data annotation, or document verification.