Job Description

Language Information Specialist

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Location:
Noida Sector 62, UP, IN, 201309
Salary: Nil
Division: Academic
Department: Oxford Languages

Job Title

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Title:

Language Information Specialist (Level 5)

Department:

Language Engineering, Technology Function

Location:

Sector-62 , Noida

About the Role

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Introduction - the 'why'

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Data and Platform team, the technology engine of Oxford Languages. As part of the Academic division, the team designs and builds high-quality, curated data and data-related products that serve internal and external users across the globe in over 100 languages.



Joining Oxford University Press means contributing to a mission-driven organization that values integrity, innovation, and excellence. This role offers a chance to work with cutting-edge language technology, collaborate with experienced professionals, and support impactful products in ELT and Education. It's a positive step for those seeking growth in structured data and editorial systems within a collaborative and learning-focused environment.

Opportunity - the 'what'

As a Language Information Specialist, you will:


Configure editorial systems and tools based on defined specifications. Maintain documentation and support internal users by resolving basic data-related issues. Follow procedures for data transformation, export, and quality control. Participate in testing and rollout activities to ensure system reliability. Collaborate in team meetings, planning sessions, and retrospectives. Contribute to prototyping, experimentation, and product innovation. Continuously learn and apply knowledge of tools, standards, and structured data workflows.

Your work will directly impact the integrity and usability of language data across platforms, supporting a portfolio valued at 30 million.

About You

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Essential Criteria

Ability to follow structured procedures and workflows. Experience configuring editorial systems and tools. Familiarity with QA tools and basic testing methodologies. Working knowledge of XML.

Desirable Criteria

Understanding of lexicography or linguistic data. Exposure to XPath, XSLT, or other data transformation tools. Experience using issue tracking or ticketing systems (e.g., Jira). Familiarity with Python. Exposure to APIs and API management tools.

Behaviours

Follows instructions carefully and completes tasks to specification. Maintains high attention to detail in data and system work. Responds promptly to user issues and system needs. Communicates clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Works collaboratively and contributes to a positive team environment. Adapts to changing priorities with a solution-focused mindset. Seeks feedback and demonstrates willingness to learn.

Queries

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Please contact aarti.rana@oup.com with any queries relating to this role.

Salary

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Dependent on skills and experience.

Please apply on Careers.oup.com.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.


Job Category: Technology