Korean IT Comtor

About the role

GEM Corporation is looking for a Korean IT Comtor to act as the communication bridge between its Korean clients and its software development team in Vietnam. The role interprets and translates across project activities, from requirement discussions to product handover, and works closely with the PM, BA, developers and QA so that every requirement is understood and delivered accurately. The position is based in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the communication bridge between Korean clients and the Vietnamese software development team, passing information on accurately, completely and on time.
• Interpret between Korean and Vietnamese in project meetings, requirement and technical discussions and direct client sessions.
• Translate project documents such as business requirements, functional specifications, technical documents, emails, meeting minutes and progress reports.
• Work with PMs, BAs, developers and QA to clarify requirements, answer questions and prevent miscommunication.
• Help the PM summarise meetings, track action items, update project progress and keep Korean clients informed.
• Receive, consolidate and pass on client feedback, change requests and issues to the relevant teams.
• Spot communication gaps, different readings of requirements and other risks affecting project delivery.
• Support client communication during kick-off, product demos, UAT and product handover.

Required profile

• At least 2 years of experience as a Korean IT Comtor, Korean interpreter/translator or in a similar role.
• Experience in software development or IT outsourcing is preferred.
• Korean proficiency at TOPIK Level 5 or higher, with strong listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
• Ability to interpret business and technical discussions in software projects accurately.
• Experience working or communicating directly with Korean clients or partners.
• Basic understanding of the SDLC and IT terminology.

Required skills

• Preferred: familiarity with Agile/Scrum, and experience with Jira, Confluence or Microsoft Teams.
• Preferred: experience helping a BA gather and clarify business requirements or a PM coordinate projects.
• Preferred: basic English communication skills and having studied or worked in Korea.

What we offer

• Salary of up to 25M, with probation salary at 100% of the official salary.
• 13th-month salary and performance review twice a year, plus bonuses for special occasions and a project bonus.
• IT certificate allowance, health care insurance and social, health and unemployment insurance.
• Summer trips and team-building activities, five-day work week with flexible check-in time.