Location: Remote
Employment Type: [Contract 3-6 Months]
Start Date: [Can join immediately/ASAP]
Job Description
Our Client currently seeking a Fullstack Developer with a strong background in AI and language systems to build a custom language translator application. This project focuses on developing a machine learning-based system capable of transcribing and translating Brunei Malay to English, leveraging existing language datasets provided by the client.
You will be responsible for designing and developing an AI-powered translation system that can be used across various formats, and is capable of being integrated into existing systems or websites.
Key Responsibilities
- Build a machine learning AI model that can learn and translate any language provided with the relevant dataset (initially focused on Brunei Malay to English).
- Develop a system that can be embedded into existing systems/websites to provide full-system language translation functionality.
- Create a robust and user-friendly web or app-based application that includes:
- Text-to-text translation
- Phrase-level translation with native language context
- Batch document translation
- OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for scanned documents
- Voice recognition for speech-to-text translation
- Ensure scalability, modularity, and flexibility of the system for future language expansions.
- Collaborate with AI/data teams to refine the language model and improve translation accuracy.
- Maintain code quality and documentation for handover or team scaling.
Requirements
Technical Skills:
- Strong programming background with experience in fullstack development.
- Proficient in at least one of the following:
- Python (preferred, especially for AI/ML tasks
- React.js (for frontend)
- Laravel (for backend PHP framework) or Node.js (for backend JavaScript framework)
- Familiarity with machine learning and NLP (Natural Language Processing) tools and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, HuggingFace, spaCy).
- Experience with OCR libraries and voice/speech recognition APIs (Google Speech-to-Text, Whisper, etc.).
- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
- Ability to develop modular systems that can be integrated into third-party environments.
Soft Skills & Expectations
- Demonstrated experience working on AI-driven or language-related applications.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Self-driven, able to work independently or as part of a remote team.
- Open to feedback and collaborative development cycles.
- Passion for building impactful tools that support multilingual and cultural inclusivity.