Technical Writer

Description

· Write end-user documentation (user guides, getting started guides, support FAQs, reference material) for cloud-based software applications.

· Use information architecture principles to design online documentation that meets the needs of multiple audiences at various stages in the learning cycle using a single content repository.

· Clearly communicate how to accomplish user tasks, rather than how to use the user interface.

· Through research and hands-on learning, become an expert on our products and methodologies.

· Work with Product, Support, and other internal teams to understand customer needs and create content that allows users to be self-sufficient.

· Interview subject matter experts to learn how product features work and understand their benefits to users.

· Experiment with software to learn how it functions from an end-user point of view.

Responsibilities

• · 8+ years working on software documentation projects
• · Tools: DITA XML, Madcap Flare, any structured authoring tool; and CMS
• · Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in a way that non-technical people can understand.
• · Confident self-starter, pro-active in asking questions and resolving issues with subject matter experts.
• · User-centric thinker who can anticipate the reader’s concerns and questions about the product.
• · Strong time management skills with the ability to estimate the effort required to complete a task and stay on schedule.
• · Basic graphics skills (Powerpoint).
• · Experience documenting APIs a plus.
• · Experience writing documentation for translation and optimizing documentation projects for translation a plus.
• · Experience with Jira and Confluence a plus.
• · Experience with digital adoption platforms such as WalkMe a plus