Technical Writer
Posted 5 days ago by Salt
£400 Per day
Inside
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Technical Writer role involves supporting documentation efforts for cloud-based and desktop software products in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical writing background and collaborate effectively with development teams. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining various technical documents while adhering to Agile/SCRUM methodologies. This position is suited for a Mid-Level professional with experience in cloud technologies and .NET application development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create, edit, and maintain user guides, technical manuals, API documentation, and internal knowledge base content.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and QA teams to gather information and translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise documentation.
- Use Confluence to organize and share knowledge effectively across teams.
- Contribute to the planning and improvement of documentation processes aligned with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile/SCRUM methodologies.
- Write content with an understanding of cloud computing fundamentals and how users interact with .NET desktop applications and cloud-based systems.
- Maintain version control of documentation across multiple product releases.
Key Skills:
- 3–5 years of experience in technical writing, ideally in a software development environment.
- Strong experience using Confluence for collaboration and documentation.
- Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
- Familiarity with .NET desktop application development and modern cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Comfortable working in an Agile/SCRUM environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple documentation projects.
Salary (Rate): £400 daily
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Technical Writer – Software Solution – Remote
Daily rate: £200 - £400 (inside IR35)
Duration: 2 months
Start: ASAP
My client is looking for a freelance Mid-Level Technical Writer to support our documentation efforts for cloud-based and desktop software products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical writing, excellent collaboration skills, and hands-on familiarity with cloud technologies and .NET desktop application development. This role requires someone who can clearly document technical processes, work closely with developers, and manage content within Confluence in an Agile/SCRUM environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create, edit, and maintain user guides, technical manuals, API documentation, and internal knowledge base content.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and QA teams to gather information and translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise documentation.
- Use Confluence to organize and share knowledge effectively across teams.
- Contribute to the planning and improvement of documentation processes aligned with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile/SCRUM methodologies.
- Write content with an understanding of cloud computing fundamentals and how users interact with .NET desktop applications and cloud-based systems.
- Maintain version control of documentation across multiple product releases.
Requirements:
- 3–5 years of experience in technical writing, ideally in a software development environment.
- Strong experience using Confluence for collaboration and documentation.
- Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
- Familiarity with .NET desktop application development and modern cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Comfortable working in an Agile/SCRUM environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple documentation projects.
Location, UK or Europe