Technical Writer III

Job Title: Technical Writer III
Job Location: Remote (Candidates within commuting distance to Palo Alto)

Job Duration: 6+ Months

Detailed JD:

• key responsibilities will include accepting responsibility for the accuracy and timeliness of documentation, writing high-quality technical content that effectively communicates complex information clearly and concisely, and coordinating closely with other members of the writing team to ensure consistency in detail, style, and presentation. You will also take responsibility for the documentation part of the user experience and proactively address challenges both individually and as part of the team.
• The required qualifications for this position consist of at least 7 years of experience in writing technical content, excellent English writing skills, experience in documenting public cloud products, proficiency in using Oxygen XML Author or a similar product to create documentation in DITA, and the ability to manage documentation using Git and GitHub.
• A BA degree in Technical Writing, English, Journalism, a related writing-oriented field, or equivalent practical experience is the preferred educational requirement for this role. to In this role, your key responsibilities will include accepting responsibility for the accuracy and timeliness of documentation, writing high-quality technical content that effectively communicates complex information clearly and concisely, and coordinating closely with other members of the writing team to ensure consistency in detail, style, and presentation. You will also take responsibility for the documentation part of the user experience and proactively address challenges both individually and as part of the team.
  

Responsibilities of the role:

• Update existing documentation to reflect new features, enhancements, and changes to the platform.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, including Engineering and Product Management, to ensure accuracy and completeness in technical documentation.
• Work closely with the other members of the writing team to ensure consistency in detail, style, and presentation.
• Write high quality technical content that effectively communicates complex information clearly, concisely, and without jargon

The required qualifications for this position:

• Minimumof 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer
• Excellent English writing skills
• Experience in documenting public cloud products.
• Proficiency in using Oxygen XML Author or a similar product to create documentation in DITA.
• Experience managingdocumentation using Git and GitHub.
• A BA degree in Technical Writing, English, Journalism, a related writing-oriented field.