Technical Writer

Position: Technical Writer 3

The client is seeking a Technical Writer for a cloud-based software development project with the initial phase currently in progress.
The Technical Writer will provide written product for technical and non-technical audiences in support of an Agile development team, to include but not limited to user guides, API documents, and release notes.

Applicants will submit a writing sample with their application.

Skill Required / Desired Amount Experience5  years’ experience creating software documentation (user guides, API documents, release notes, etc.)Required5

Years Ability to tailor content for both technical and non-technical audiencesRequired5

Years Proficiency in organizing complex technical information clearly and logicallyRequired5

Years Expert in the use of MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, or similar toolsRequired5

Years Knowledge of Markdown, HTML/CSSRequired5

Years Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, SnagIT, or similar tools for visualsRequired5

Years

Experience with Git or other version control systems at the contributor or read only level and documentation platforms such as Git Book Required5

Years Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodologyRequired5

Years Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and software architecture conceptsRequired5

Years Ability to read code snippetsRequired5

Years Excellent grammar, clarity and attention to detail in written productsRequired5

Years Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex informationRequired5

Years Strong versioning and documentation review practicesRequired5

Years Experience writing for software products (SaaS, desktop, or mobile)
Required5

Years

Experience with UX writing highly desirable

Highly desired5

Years Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart, Draw.io, etc.) highly desiredRequired5

Years
Question 1

Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?

Question 2

Please list candidate's email address.

Question 3

In what City and State is your candidate currently located?

Question 4

Please make sure to add a writing sample with your submittal. It can be in a separate document from the resume.

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