Technical Writer Remote Location
Posted 2 days ago by Sierra Business Solution LLC
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote
Summary: The Technical Writer role involves creating and managing software documentation, requiring a BS in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience in writing and editing. The position emphasizes the use of advanced authoring tools and adherence to documentation standards while collaborating with subject matter experts. The candidate will draft, edit, and publish user documentation for both local and cloud-based systems, ensuring clarity and usability. Strong written communication skills and familiarity with documentation usability concepts are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write, edit, and plan software documentation targeting specific personas.
- Utilize advanced authoring tools to draft user documentation and employ organization techniques.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather content for release artifacts.
- Execute an iterative workflow for finalizing content and preparing publications for delivery.
- Draft and submit local and cloud-based artifacts for review, ensuring compliance with documentation standards.
- Participate in agile ceremonies and QA activities as necessary.
Key Skills:
- BS in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of experience in writing, editing, and planning software documentation.
- Superb written communication and grammar skills.
- Ability to conform to proprietary style guides and documentation usability concepts.
- Cloud certification strongly preferred.
- Experience with local and cloud-based authoring and publication systems.
Salary (Rate): £40
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Alpharetta Ga
Job Description:
>> BS in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or equivalent job experience required
>> 2+ years of experience writing, editing, and planning software documentation
>> Identifies discrete personas to target audience content as appropriate Uses advanced authoring tools to draft essential user documentation Employs advanced organization and navigation techniques in all artifacts Adheres to all policies applicable to document governance and security
>> Elicits SME content to draft complete release artifacts Uses an advanced workflow to finalize user artifact publications Executes tasks with nominal supervision
>> Drafts and submits user content for final editorial and technical review Executes the iterative workflow and to finalize content for publication Uses advanced knowledge of tools to prepare publications for delivery
>> Drafts, edits, and submits local and cloud-based artifacts to reviewers Uses local and cloud-based authoring and publication systems. Plans, develops, and writes operational, process, or release documents for local or cloud-based publication. Conducts interviews with technical resources to gather data for user documentation. Uses pre-defined templates to create process, procedure, and reference documents. Produces artifacts that conform to the company documentation and QA standards. Typically provides documentation support to a tribe or segment. Creates multi-format deliverables for both internal and customer audiences. Participates in agile ceremonies and QA activities as appropriate
>> Superb written communication and outstanding grammar skills
>> You are able to conform to writing style, content, and formatting using proprietary style guides
>> You understand and adhere to current documentation usability concepts
Requirements:
>> 4-6 Year Experience Required
>> Cloud Certification Strongly Preferred