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Job ID : 1614500 Date Updated : September 29th, 2026

PR/120491 | Japanese IT Interpreter (JLPT N2 or Above) | 1 year Contract

Location Thailand, Bangkok
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

Japanese IT Interpreter (JLPT N2 or Above) | 12-Month Contract

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Salary Range: THB 55,000 – 70,000 per month

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Japanese Interpreter to act as a key communication link between Japanese consultants, Thai development teams, and business users throughout a system implementation project. This role involves interpreting and translating between Thai and Japanese, supporting project coordination, and ensuring smooth communication across all stakeholders to drive project success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver accurate Thai-Japanese interpretation and translation during project meetings, requirement-gathering sessions, system implementation activities, and issue-resolution discussions.

  • Translate a wide range of project-related materials, including technical documentation, meeting minutes, user requirements, project reports, and action items.

  • Handle terminology related to IT systems, software development, ERP solutions, and manufacturing operations while maintaining a project-specific glossary for consistency.

  • Support effective day-to-day communication between Japanese consultants, Thai developers, and client users to ensure clear understanding and alignment.

  • Monitor project issues and follow up on assigned action items with relevant stakeholders.

  • Escalate unresolved concerns or project risks to the Project Manager when necessary.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Japanese, Translation & Interpretation, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • JLPT N2 or N1 certification with strong Japanese language communication skills.

  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a Japanese Interpreter, ideally within the automotive industry.

  • Prior involvement in IT, ERP, or manufacturing system implementation projects is highly desirable.

  • Good understanding of manufacturing operations and industry terminology.

  • Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability and willingness to work on-site at client locations.

Benefits

  • Transportation allowance 

  • Social Security

  • Health insurance 

  • Employee Welfare Fund

  • Bonus

  • Annual leave

  • Contract renewal consideration prior to contract expiration

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General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Daily Conversation
Minimum Japanese Level Business Level
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree/Diploma
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Job Location

  • Thailand, Bangkok

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry IT Consulting

Job Category