Technical Writer /Technical content developer

Technical Writer /Technical content developer

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Summary: The Technical Writer / Technical Content Developer is responsible for creating comprehensive software documentation, including user guides, API documents, and release notes. The role requires the ability to tailor content for diverse audiences and proficiency in organizing complex technical information. Candidates must have a strong command of various documentation tools and methodologies, alongside experience in software product writing.

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 MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, and similar tools for documentation.
  • Apply knowledge of Markdown, HTML/CSS in documentation.
  • Use Adobe Acrobat, SnagIT, or similar tools for creating visuals.
  • Work with Git or other version control systems for documentation management.
  • Understand and apply Scrum/Agile methodology in documentation processes.
  • Familiarize with REST APIs, JSON, and software architecture concepts.
  • Read and interpret code snippets for documentation purposes.
  • Interview subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather information.
  • Maintain strong versioning and documentation review practices.
  • Write documentation for various software products (SaaS, desktop, mobile).
  • Incorporate UX writing principles where applicable.
  • Utilize diagramming tools like Lucidchart or Draw.io for visual documentation.

Key Skills:

  • 5 years of experience in 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.
  • Ability to read code snippets.
  • Excellent grammar, clarity, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to interview SMEs and distill complex information.
  • Strong versioning and documentation review practices.
  • Experience writing for software products (SaaS, desktop, mobile).
  • Experience with UX writing is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart, Draw.io) is highly desirable.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Technical content developer /Technical Writer

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

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