Senior Technical Writer

Job Description

Job Description

Note : This is a Hybrid position - 3 Days On-Site, 2 Days Remote. We are looking for a very Senior, Local Resource who has a Minimum of 10 years of Technical Writing experience.

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A Senior Technical Writer is a highly skilled professional responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation that communicates complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that product documentation, user guides, and manuals are clear, accurate, and accessible to users, helping them effectively use and understand the technology or products.

Responsibilities

1. Documentation Strategy

• Develop and execute a documentation strategy that aligns with the organization's product development and release cycles.
• Collaborate withproduct managers, developers, and subject matter experts to understanddocumentation needs.

2. Content Creation

• Write, edit, andformat technical documentation, including user manuals, online help, releasenotes, API documentation, and knowledge base articles.
• Translate complextechnical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly content.

3. Audience Analysis

• Identify andunderstand the target audience(s) for each document or piece of content.
• Tailor documentationto suit the knowledge level and needs of different user groups.

4. Documentation Tools

• Proficiently usedocumentation tools and software as provided by the client.
• Maintain versioncontrol for documentation.

5. Visual Elements

• Create or collaboratewith graphic designers to include visual elements like diagrams, screenshots,and illustrations to enhance comprehension.
• Ensure consistency invisual elements and formatting.

6. Usability Testing

• Conduct usabilitytesting of documentation with end users to gather feedback and makeimprovements.
• Iterate and updatedocumentation based on user feedback and changing product features.

7. Compliance andStandards

• Ensure thatdocumentation complies with industry standards, regulations, and bestpractices.
• Maintain documentationquality and consistency across all materials.

8. Translation andLocalization

• Coordinate translationand localization efforts for documentation as needed for global audiences.
• Ensure that translatedcontent maintains the same level of accuracy and clarity.

9. Training and Collaboration

Provide training to end users and collaboratewith other teams, including support, product management, and development, togather information and feedback.

10. Documentation Updates

• Keep documentation up-to-date with product changes, enhancements, and new features.
• Communicate updates to users through release notes and other channels.

11. User Feedback and Support

• Collect and analyze user feedback to identify areas for improvement in documentation.
• Provide support and guidance to users seeking help through documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical writing, English, computer science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in technical writing, including experience in a senior or lead role.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail and grammar.
• Proficiency in using technical writing tools and software.
• Experience writing technical documentation for cloud based software, such as Salesforce, AWS, and Snowflake.
• Familiarity with documentation best practices, standards, and style guides.
• Knowledge of content management systems and version control systems.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and communicate them effectively.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with the subject matter or technology being documented is beneficial.
4 days ago