Technical Writer

Technical Writer

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Summary: The Technical Writer will support a cloud-based software development project for the Virginia Department of Elections, focusing on creating documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences. This role requires expertise in various documentation tools and methodologies, particularly within an Agile development environment. The candidate must provide a writing sample as part of the application process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create user guides, API documents, and release notes for software products.
  • Tailor content for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Organize complex technical information clearly and logically.
  • Utilize tools such as MS Word, Google Docs, and Confluence for documentation.
  • Employ Markdown, HTML/CSS, and visual tools like Adobe Acrobat and SnagIT.
  • Collaborate with Agile development teams and understand Scrum methodology.
  • Interview subject matter experts to distill complex information.
  • Maintain strong versioning and documentation review practices.
  • Write for various software products including SaaS, desktop, or mobile.
  • Utilize diagramming tools such as Lucidchart and Draw.io.

Key Skills:

  • 5 years experience creating software documentation.
  • Ability to tailor content for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proficiency in organizing complex technical information.
  • Expertise in MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, or similar tools.
  • Knowledge of Markdown, HTML/CSS.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, SnagIT, or similar tools.
  • Experience with Git or other version control systems.
  • Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology.
  • Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and software architecture concepts.
  • Excellent grammar, clarity, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to interview subject matter experts.
  • Experience writing for software products (SaaS, desktop, or mobile).
  • Experience with UX writing highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart, Draw.io) highly desired.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job ID: VA-766934

Remote/Local Technical Writer (samples must) with Git/GitBook, SnagIT, JSON/REST, UX, Lucidchart, Confluence, Draw.io and Scrum/Agile experience

Location: Richmond, VA (ELECT)
Duration: 6 Months
Position: 1(2)

Skills:
5 years experience creating software documentation (user guides, API documents, release notes, etc.) Required 5 Years
Ability to tailor content for both technical and non-technical audiences Required 5 Years
Proficiency in organizing complex technical information clearly and logically Required 5 Years
Expert in the use of MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, or similar tools Required 5 Years
Knowledge of Markdown, HTML/CSS Required 5 Years
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, SnagIT, or similar tools for visuals Required 5 Years
Experience with Git or other version control systems at the contributor or read only level and documentation platforms such as GitBook Required 5 Years
Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology Required 5 Years
Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and software architecture concepts Required 5 Years
Ability to read code snippets Required 5 Years
Excellent grammar, clarity and attention to detail in written products Required 5 Years
Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information Required 5 Years
Strong versioning and documentation review practices Required 5 Years
Experience writing for software products (SaaS, desktop, or mobile) Required 5 Years
Experience with UX writing highly desirable Highly desired 5 Years
Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart, Draw.io, etc.) highly desired Required 5 Years

Description:
The Virginia Department of Elections is seeking a Technical Writer for a cloud-based software development project with the initial phase currently in progress.

The Technical Writer will provide written product for technical and non-technical audiences in support of an Agile development team, to include but not limited to user guides, API documents, and release notes.
Applicants will submit a writing sample with their application.

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