Technical Writer (MadCap Flare) Remote in US
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Job Location:
Secaucus, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Technical Writer (MadCap Flare)
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract on W2
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer with hands-on expertise in MadCap Flare to develop organize and maintain high-quality technical documentation. The ideal candidate will collaborate with product managers engineers and QA teams to create clear concise and user-friendly content for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Key Responsibilities
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Create and maintain user guides installation manuals API documentation online help systems and release notes using MadCap Flare.
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Design and manage documentation templates style guides and topic-based content structures.
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Collaborate closely with SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) to gather technical details and translate them into accurate readable documentation.
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Manage documentation projects through all phases - planning writing editing publishing and version control.
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Ensure consistency in tone terminology and structure across all deliverables.
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Convert complex technical concepts into clear concise and engaging content for target audiences.
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Utilize tools such as Git / SVN Markdown HTML/CSS or XML to manage and publish documentation.
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Conduct peer reviews and maintain documentation quality standards.
Required Skills and Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Technical Communication English Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
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3 years of professional experience as a Technical Writer preferably in a software or IT environment.
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Proven experience using MadCap Flare for authoring and publishing documentation.
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Strong understanding of single-sourcing topic-based authoring and responsive HTML5 output.
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Proficiency with HTML CSS and XML-based documentation workflows.
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Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git Bitbucket or SVN).
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Excellent writing editing and communication skills with attention to detail.
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience documenting APIs SDKs or developer tools.
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Exposure to DITA Confluence Jira or other documentation and collaboration tools.
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Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments.
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Knowledge of graphic tools (e.g. Snagit Visio or Adobe Illustrator) for creating visual aids.
Keywords:
Technical Writer MadCap Flare Documentation Specialist Online Help API Documentation XML HTML CSS Version Control DITA Software Documentation
Required Skills:
MadCap FlareTechnical Writers
Key Skills
- Proofreading
- Adobe Acrobat
- Content Management Systems
- Technical Writing
- Visio
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Sharepoint
- XML
- Confluence
- Wiki Systems
- Word Processing
- Writing Skills
