Technical Writer

Seattle, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Technical Writers job is to write edit and keep up-to-date technical documents that are clear accurate and focused on the needs of users both inside and outside the company. This job works from home with subject matter experts engineers product managers and stakeholders to turn complicated technical information into well-organized easy-to-read documents. The Technical Writer makes sure that all materials are clear accurate consistent and follow the rules of the organization.

Main Duties:

Write edit and keep up-to-date technical documents like user guides manuals standard operating procedures (SOPs) technical specifications and online help content.

Work with subject matter experts to get and check technical information

Make clear short and easy-to-understand documentation out of complicated technical ideas.

Make sure that all documentation follows the companys style guides branding and quality standards.

Keep track of document versions updates and publication dates

Check and change the content for grammar spelling formatting and accuracy.

Keep up with content management systems and documentation repositories.

Help with audits regulatory requirements and compliance paperwork as needed

To make documentation more useful do content reviews and usability tests.

Take part in ongoing efforts to make documentation processes and tools better.

Necessary Skills:

A bachelors degree in a related field such as technical writing English communications computer science or something similar

At least three to five years of experience writing technical documents or developing documentation

Able to write technical content that is clear organized and correct

Good at editing proofreading and paying attention to details

Experience working with experts in the field and teams from different departments

Ability to use documentation tools and platforms like Microsoft Office Confluence MadCap Flare Adobe or something similar

Ability to handle several documentation projects while working from home

Good at both speaking and writing

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience writing documentation for software APIs IT systems or engineering products

Knowledge of Agile or software development lifecycle (SDLC) environments

Knowledge of version control tools and content management systems (CMS)

Experience in industries with rules like healthcare finance or government

A collection of examples of technical writing

Pay for the Year:
Salary Range: $70000 to $105000 per year depending on experience technical domain knowledge and where you live.

Package of Benefits:

Full coverage for medical dental and vision care

401(k) retirement plan with a match from the company

Paid time off (PTO) includes vacation days sick days and paid holidays.

A fully remote work arrangement in the United States

Opportunities for professional growth training and certification

Life insurance and coverage for short- and long-term disabilities

Programs for employee health and well-being