Technical Writer

Trigent Software Private Limited

Job Location:

Bengaluru - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Roles and responsibilities

Create technical documentation: Plan develop write and edit a variety of technical documents including user manuals installation guides online help files and technical specifications.
Utilize Adobe FrameMaker: Use both unstructured and structured (XML/DITA) FrameMaker to manage and produce complex book-length documents leveraging features like cross-references conditional text and reusable content components.
Gather information: Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) developers engineers and product managers to understand product functionality and gather technical information.
Maintain consistency: Adhere to established style guides and standards to ensure consistent terminology formatting and voice across all documentation.
Ensure quality: Proofread and edit documents for technical accuracy grammatical correctness and readability.
Incorporate visuals: Work with graphic designers or use tools like Adobe Illustrator or SnagIt to create and integrate illustrations diagrams and screenshots into documentation.
Manage documentation lifecycle: Oversee the documentation process including planning scheduling and delivering documentation updates on time.
Adapt to methodologies: Work effectively within Agile development environments and project timelines.

Required skills and qualifications

Education: A bachelors degree in Technical Writing Communications Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
Experience: Specify number years of proven experience as a technical writer with hands-on experience using Adobe FrameMaker for complex documentation.
Adobe FrameMaker proficiency: Expertise in using both structured and unstructured FrameMaker including working with book files templates and content reuse.
Technical aptitude: Ability to quickly learn and understand complex technical information and translate it into clear concise language for various audiences.
Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail and a solid grasp of grammar and style.
Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts.
Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to anticipate user needs and address documentation gaps.

Preferred qualifications

Working knowledge of XML and content management systems.
Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development methodologies.
Experience writing documentation for both hardware and software products.

Roles and responsibilities Create technical documentation: Plan develop write and edit a variety of technical documents including user manuals installation guides online help files and technical specifications. Utilize Adobe FrameMaker: Use both unstructured and structured (XML/DITA) FrameMaker to ...

Roles and responsibilities

Create technical documentation: Plan develop write and edit a variety of technical documents including user manuals installation guides online help files and technical specifications.
Utilize Adobe FrameMaker: Use both unstructured and structured (XML/DITA) FrameMaker to manage and produce complex book-length documents leveraging features like cross-references conditional text and reusable content components.
Gather information: Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) developers engineers and product managers to understand product functionality and gather technical information.
Maintain consistency: Adhere to established style guides and standards to ensure consistent terminology formatting and voice across all documentation.
Ensure quality: Proofread and edit documents for technical accuracy grammatical correctness and readability.
Incorporate visuals: Work with graphic designers or use tools like Adobe Illustrator or SnagIt to create and integrate illustrations diagrams and screenshots into documentation.
Manage documentation lifecycle: Oversee the documentation process including planning scheduling and delivering documentation updates on time.
Adapt to methodologies: Work effectively within Agile development environments and project timelines.

Required skills and qualifications

Education: A bachelors degree in Technical Writing Communications Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
Experience: Specify number years of proven experience as a technical writer with hands-on experience using Adobe FrameMaker for complex documentation.
Adobe FrameMaker proficiency: Expertise in using both structured and unstructured FrameMaker including working with book files templates and content reuse.
Technical aptitude: Ability to quickly learn and understand complex technical information and translate it into clear concise language for various audiences.
Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail and a solid grasp of grammar and style.
Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts.
Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to anticipate user needs and address documentation gaps.