Technical Writer

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Technical Writer
Git
GitBook
SnagIT
JSON
REST
UX
Lucidchart
Confluence
Draw.io
Scrum
Agile
Organizational Skills
RTR
Release Notes
SaaS
Cloud Computing
Document Review
Documentation
Google Docs
IO
Software Architecture
API
Adobe Acrobat
Attention To Detail
Cascading Style Sheets
Clarity
HTML
Software Development
Software Documentation
User Experience
User Guides
Version Control
Writing

Job Details

Job ID: VA-766934

Remote/Local Technical Writer (samples must) with Git/GitBook, SnagIT, JSON/REST, UX, Lucidchart, Confluence, Draw.io and Scrum/Agile experience

Location: Richmond, VA (ELECT)
Duration: 6 Months
Position: 1(2)

Skills:
5 years experience creating software documentation (user guides, API documents, release notes, etc.) Required 5 Years
Ability to tailor content for both technical and non-technical audiences Required 5 Years
Proficiency in organizing complex technical information clearly and logically Required 5 Years
Expert in the use of MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, or similar tools Required 5 Years
Knowledge of Markdown, HTML/CSS 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 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 grammar, clarity and attention to detail in written products Required 5 Years
Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information Required 5 Years
Strong versioning and documentation review practices Required 5 Years
Experience writing for software products (SaaS, desktop, or mobile) Required 5 Years
Experience with UX writing highly desirable Highly desired 5 Years
Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart, Draw.io, etc.) highly desired Required 5 Years

Description:
The Virginia Department of Elections is seeking a Technical Writer for a cloud-based software development project with the initial phase currently in progress.

The Technical Writer will provide 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.
Applicants will submit a writing sample with their application.

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