Overview
Remote
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Skills
Software Documentation
User Guides
API
Release Notes
Organizational Skills
Google Docs
Confluence
HTML
Cascading Style Sheets
Adobe Acrobat
Snagit
Git
Version Control
Documentation
Scrum
Agile
JSON
Software Architecture
Clarity
Attention To Detail
Document Review
SaaS
User Experience
Writing
IO
Technical Direction
Job Details
Role: Technical Writer
Location: Richmond, VA (Remote)
Complete Description
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.
Required/Desired Skills
| Skill | Required/Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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