Technical Writer (Consultant must be only local to Richmond, VA)

Richmond, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Technical Writer

Location: Richmond VA

Bachelors degree in English Technical Communication Computer Science or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical writing preferably in a government or technology environment.

Expert in the use of MS Word Google Docs Confluence or similar tools.

Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat SnagIT or similar tools for visuals.

Experience with Git or other version control systems at the contributor or read only level and documentation platforms such as GitBook or similar.

Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology.

Familiarity with REST APIs JSON and software architecture concepts.

Ability to read code snippets.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills clarity and attention to detail in written products.

Experience creating editing and maintaining technical documentation including manuals user guides standard operating procedure and etc.

Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information.

Experience with government documentation and standards and accessibility compliance.

Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart etc.) highly desired.

Basic knowledge of programming languages or IT systems.

Experience with UX writing is highly desirable.

Knowledge of programming languages such as Markdown and HTML/CSS.

Experience writing for software products. (SaaS desktop or mobile)

Required Skills:

AdobeGoogle DocsREST

Job Title: Technical Writer Location: Richmond VA Bachelors degree in English Technical Communication Computer Science or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical writing preferably in a government or technology environment. Expert in the use of MS Word Google Doc...