- Location
- Lisbon
- Type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
100% Work-From-Home Position — Open Exclusively to Residents of Portugal
Role Overview
In an interconnected global landscape, effective multilingual communication is paramount. We are hiring exceptionally skilled Ukrainian-English Bilingual Specialists to join a premier remote team supporting an international leader in language services.
Operating remotely from any location within Portugal, you will serve as a crucial communication link for healthcare networks, legal systems, government entities, and multinational corporations. This position is suited for agile language experts who excel at delivering immediate, precise spoken translations in high-priority scenarios.
Key Responsibilities: Live Interpretation & Cultural Bridge
Working via remote channels, you will lead high-level Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) and Over-the-Phone Interpretation (OPI) interactions, ensuring both domain accuracy and cultural nuances are maintained:
- Live Translation: Perform smooth, real-time oral translation during critical discussions, such as medical emergencies, judicial proceedings, and urgent helpline calls.
- Industry Terminology: Confidently navigate and apply specialized jargon across healthcare, legal, financial, and public sector domains on the spot.
- Neutrality & Confidentiality: Maintain strict data security, privacy compliance, and absolute objective neutrality following international standards.
- Cultural Mediation: Recognize and resolve subtle cultural differences to facilitate clear, unambiguous dialogue among all parties.
- Systems Management: Utilize a secure digital cloud platform to manage availability and oversee your daily remote workspace workflow.
Candidate Profile: Sharp & Resilient
We are seeking tech-savvy professionals who combine acute listening skills with exceptional command over both target languages.
Qualifications
- Language Proficiency: Fully fluent (or verified C2-level mastery) in both Ukrainian and English, with an extensive grasp of technical jargon, everyday expressions, and regional variations.
- Work Eligibility: Must hold EU citizenship or a valid Portuguese Residence Permit (Título de Residência).
- Mental Agility: Exceptional active listening capabilities and strong working memory to retain and translate dense information instantaneously.
- Poise Under Stress: The emotional composure needed to stay calm, balanced, and professional during high-stress or sensitive interactions.
- Home Office Setup: A dedicated, quiet home environment free from ambient noise, backed by a high-speed fiber internet connection (minimum 20 Mbps symmetrical upload/download speeds).
Compensation & Perks: The "Lusitania" Package
While fully remote, this position provides strong operational backing and an attractive rewards package to support your career in Portugal.
1. Relocation Support (For Candidates Moving to Portugal)
- Travel Coverage: Fully reimbursed single-way airfare to Portugal.
- Housing Assistance: Guaranteed access to a private room within a premium, company-funded shared apartment upon arrival for an easy transition.
- Onboarding Concierge: Dedicated help securing your Portuguese Tax Identification Number (NIF), Social Security details (NISS), and national health system registration.
2. Pay & Professional Growth
- Base Salary: A strong pay structure including the traditional Portuguese 13th and 14th-month extra compensation.
- Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive private health and life insurance benefits active on your first day.
- Career Progression: Clear avenues for growth into internal roles such as Quality Assurance, Team Training, or Operations Management.