Technical Author
Posted Today by Fynity
£350 Per day
Outside
Remote
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Technical Author role is a contract position focused on producing high-quality technical documentation, particularly in system architecture and code-level documentation. This fully remote role is aimed at experienced candidates who can work independently and collaborate with technical stakeholders. The engagement is expected to last 3-4 months and is classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Documenting existing system architecture and technical designs
- Producing clear, well-structured documentation for codebases and technical workflows
- Working closely with engineers and technical stakeholders to extract and clarify information
- Creating documentation that is easy to understand and maintain
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Technical Author/Technical Writer
- Strong understanding of software architecture and code (hands-on technical background preferred)
- Ability to work independently and quickly get up to speed with complex systems
- Excellent written communication skills
Salary (Rate): £350 daily
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Technical Author (Contract) - £300 - £350 Outside IR35 Fully Remote (UK) 3-4 Month Engagement
We're recruiting for an experienced Technical Author to support one of our clients on a short-term contract. This role is Outside IR35 and can be delivered fully remotely from anywhere in the UK. The successful contractor will be responsible for producing clear, high-quality technical documentation, with a strong focus on system architecture and code-level documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Documenting existing system architecture and technical designs
- Producing clear, well-structured documentation for codebases and technical workflows
- Working closely with engineers and technical stakeholders to extract and clarify information
- Creating documentation that is easy to understand and maintain
Required Experience:
- Proven experience as a Technical Author/Technical Writer
- Strong understanding of software architecture and code (hands-on technical background preferred)
- Ability to work independently and quickly get up to speed with complex systems
- Excellent written communication skills
Contract Details:
- Outside IR35
- 3-4 months initially
- Fully remote (UK-based candidates only)
If this sounds like a good fit, please apply with your CV and examples of relevant technical documentation where possible.