Technical Writer

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Akkodis is seeking a Technical Writer for a for a 4+ months Contract position with a client located in Atlanta, GA

Pay Range: $43-45/hr on W2 (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Job Description

In this role as an experienced technical writer, you will lead the development and maintenance of technical documentation for solutions across the HBT Technical Publications team with a focus on the Fire and Life Safety line of business. You will work in a global environment and collaborate with other content developers, product owners, offering managers, engineers, developers, UI designers, operations and other stakeholders to deliver documentation.

The documentation of the solutions includes software and hardware and should be designed for customer consumption. You have the natural ability to evaluate and analyze complex information and then clearly explain them to others in simple terms.

THIS ROLE:

• Develop comprehensive documentation that meets organizational standards

• Identify with product management technical documentation tools to support our physical and digital products

• Work in a diverse global team to create and deliver high quality technical content in a timely manner

• Work closely with engineering, regulatory and marketing teams to develop and review technical content

• Apply modern technical writing techniques and tools to ensure customer clarity

• Maintenance of existing technical documentation artifacts

YOU MUST HAVE

• 5 - 7 years of experience in a technical documentation role with superior written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on detail

• 2+ years of experience negotiating and working with a global writing team

• High fluency level of English written and oral

WE VALUE

• Bachelors degree in Technical Communication or technical field preferred

• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, with an eye for prioritization

• Experience using modern development processes, such as SAFe Agile

• Certification through the Society for Technical Communicators

• Experience using Madcap Flare (preferred), Adobe Framemaker, or other XML tools to create documentation

If you are interested in this Technical Writer job in Atlanta, GA please contact Ishwar Gupta at  or  For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to

This position requires the use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access to controlled technologies:
1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including some refugees and asylees, or
2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Disclaimer:
These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Contract

• Job function
  
  Engineering and Writing/Editing
• Industries…