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Job Location drjobs

San Mateo, CA - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

USD 75 - 90

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Role Summary:

Were looking for an experienced Technical Writer to help us create clear concise and user-friendly documentation for our products systems and internal processes. This contract role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments collaborates well with cross-functional teams and can translate complex technical concepts into accessible content.

What Youll Do:

  • Work closely with engineering product and support teams to develop technical documentation including:

    • User guides

    • API documentation

    • System overviews

    • Internal process docs

  • Interview subject matter experts and distill complex information into simple engaging content

  • Maintain and update existing documentation to reflect product changes

  • Ensure documentation is consistent in tone format and structure across all channels

  • Manage documentation projects from drafting through reviews and publication

What Were Looking For:

  • 5 years of technical writing experience preferably in software SaaS or developer-focused environments

  • Ability to quickly grasp complex technical topics and write content that is accurate and easy to understand

  • Strong experience with documentation tools (e.g. Confluence Markdown Git ReadMe Swagger or similar)

  • Comfortable working independently and managing your own deadlines

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Bonus: Experience writing for developer audiences or working in Agile teams

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