Technical Writer
Your role in our mission
Your role as a Technical Writer involves researching, writing, editing, and proofreading complex technical data for use in documents or sections of documents such as manuals, procedures and specifications. You will assist in establishing style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations to meet business needs. You will interview programmers, engineers, developers, and other technical personnel, read previous documentation and design notes, and use computer based training or company technical products to gather and research technical information for use in more complex documentation.
Essential Job Functions
- Writes, organizes, enters and compiles more complex online help files to support end users.
- Creates, compiles, and delivers more complex system/software developmental documentation packages including, but not limited to narratives, logic diagrams, input and output samples, input preparation instructions, job setup information, etc., from technical project team inputs, system requirements analysis, system design specifications, technical system design, technical procedure development, configuration control requirements, test and training specifications, and programming notes.
- Aids in creating project plans and other documentation for completing documentation.
- Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.
What we're looking for
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, technical writing or related field preferred
- Three or more years of technical writing experience
- Experience working with desktop publishing, word processing, and on-line documentation software
- Experience working with industry writing style such as grammar, sentence form, and structure
- Experience working with company software products
Other Qualifications
- Strong communication skills
- Personal computer and business solutions software skills
- Good proofreading and editing skills
- Ability to convert technical knowledge into easily understood terms
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What you should expect in this role
- Remote-based opportunity within the United States
- Opportunities to travel through your work (0-10%)
- Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation
Pay Range
The pay range for this position is $49,500.00 - $70,700.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.