| Job Title: | Technical Writer (Hybrid Onsite) |
| Location: | Richmond VA |
| Duration: | 6 months |
| Interview Process: | Either Phone or In Person |
| Note: | Must be able to work a hybrid schedule. Local Candidates preferred |
| Job Description | The client is seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer with proven experience in developing clear concise user-friendly documentation for complex technical products. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that complex technical information is communicated clearly and effectively to internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to develop documentation for a cloud-based software development project with the initial phase currently in progress. This engagement will require writing a style guide for a software development project. Applicants are required to submit a Technical writing sample with their application preferably a style guide or similar product. Applications that do not include a writing sample will not be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities -
Translate complex concepts into clear concise and accessible language for technical and non-technical audiences. -
Manage multiple documentation projects and meet established deadlines. -
Collaborate with developers product managers and subject matter experts to provide a written product for technical and non-technical audiences in support of an Agile development team to include but not limited to user guides API documents and release notes. -
Maintain strong version control and documentation review practices. -
Ensure documentation complies with agency standards accessibility requirements and formatting guidelines. |
| Top Skills & Years of Experience | Required/Desired Skills | Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience | | Bachelors degree in English Technical Communication Computer Science or a related field. | Required | 5 | Years | | Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical writing preferably in a government or technology environment. | Required | 5 | Years | | Expert in the use of MS Word Google Docs Confluence or similar tools. | Required | 5 | Years | | Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat SnagIT or similar tools for visuals. | Required | 5 | Years | | Experience with Git or other version control systems at the contributor or read only level and documentation platforms such as GitBook or similar. | Required | 5 | Years | | Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology. | Required | 5 | Years | | Familiarity with REST APIs JSON and software architecture concepts. | Required | 5 | Years | | Ability to read code snippets. | Required | 5 | Years | | Excellent written and verbal communication skills clarity and attention to detail in written products. | Required | 5 | Years | | Experience creating editing and maintaining technical documentation including manuals user guides standard operating procedure and etc. | Required | 5 | Years | | Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information. | Required | 5 | Years | | Experience with government documentation and standards and accessibility compliance. | Highly desired | 5 | Years | | Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart etc.) highly desired. | Highly desired | 5 | Years | | Basic knowledge of programming languages or IT systems. | Highly desired | 5 | Years | | Experience with UX writing is highly desirable. | Highly desired | 5 | Years | | Knowledge of programming languages such as Markdown and HTML/CSS. | Highly desired | 5 | Years | | Experience writing for software products. (SaaS desktop or mobile) | Highly desired | 5 | Years | |
| Recruiter Details: | Name : Contact : Eight three two - Nine nine zero -Two four two six |
About US:
GSK Solutions Inc. is a premier information technology services company dedicated to delivering exceptional consulting solutions and staff augmentation to our valued clients. With an unwavering commitment to quality timeliness and budgetary considerations we consistently strive to exceed client expectations building a strong reputation through our reliable execution. Our expertise spans commercial and custom product development covering information security software development consulting and IT audits. We excel in managing critical time-sensitive projects for Fortune 500 clients nationwide ensuring their success is always at the forefront of our mission.
Job Title: Technical Writer (Hybrid Onsite) Location: Richmond VA Duration: 6 months Interview Process: Either Phone or In Person Note: Must be able to work a hybrid schedule. Local Candidates preferred Job Description The client is seeking a highly skilled T...
| Job Title: | Technical Writer (Hybrid Onsite) |
| Location: | Richmond VA |
| Duration: | 6 months |
| Interview Process: | Either Phone or In Person |
| Note: | Must be able to work a hybrid schedule. Local Candidates preferred |
| Job Description | The client is seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer with proven experience in developing clear concise user-friendly documentation for complex technical products. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that complex technical information is communicated clearly and effectively to internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to develop documentation for a cloud-based software development project with the initial phase currently in progress. This engagement will require writing a style guide for a software development project. Applicants are required to submit a Technical writing sample with their application preferably a style guide or similar product. Applications that do not include a writing sample will not be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities -
Translate complex concepts into clear concise and accessible language for technical and non-technical audiences. -
Manage multiple documentation projects and meet established deadlines. -
Collaborate with developers product managers and subject matter experts to provide a written product for technical and non-technical audiences in support of an Agile development team to include but not limited to user guides API documents and release notes. -
Maintain strong version control and documentation review practices. -
Ensure documentation complies with agency standards accessibility requirements and formatting guidelines. |
| Top Skills & Years of Experience | Required/Desired Skills | Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience | | Bachelors degree in English Technical Communication Computer Science or a related field. | Required | 5 | Years | | Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical writing preferably in a government or technology environment. | Required | 5 | Years | | Expert in the use of MS Word Google Docs Confluence or similar tools. | Required | 5 | Years | | Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat SnagIT or similar tools for visuals. | Required | 5 | Years | | Experience with Git or other version control systems at the contributor or read only level and documentation platforms such as GitBook or similar. | Required | 5 | Years | | Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology. | Required | 5 | Years | | Familiarity with REST APIs JSON and software architecture concepts. | Required | 5 | Years | | Ability to read code snippets. | Required | 5 | Years | | Excellent written and verbal communication skills clarity and attention to detail in written products. | Required | 5 | Years | | Experience creating editing and maintaining technical documentation including manuals user guides standard operating procedure and etc. | Required | 5 | Years | | Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information. | Required | 5 | Years | | Experience with government documentation and standards and accessibility compliance. | Highly desired | 5 | Years | | Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart etc.) highly desired. | Highly desired | 5 | Years | | Basic knowledge of programming languages or IT systems. | Highly desired | 5 | Years | | Experience with UX writing is highly desirable. | Highly desired | 5 | Years | | Knowledge of programming languages such as Markdown and HTML/CSS. | Highly desired | 5 | Years | | Experience writing for software products. (SaaS desktop or mobile) | Highly desired | 5 | Years | |
| Recruiter Details: | Name : Contact : Eight three two - Nine nine zero -Two four two six |
About US:
GSK Solutions Inc. is a premier information technology services company dedicated to delivering exceptional consulting solutions and staff augmentation to our valued clients. With an unwavering commitment to quality timeliness and budgetary considerations we consistently strive to exceed client expectations building a strong reputation through our reliable execution. Our expertise spans commercial and custom product development covering information security software development consulting and IT audits. We excel in managing critical time-sensitive projects for Fortune 500 clients nationwide ensuring their success is always at the forefront of our mission.
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