Tech Writer - Contract - Vienna, VA - $50.00 - $54.74/hr.
The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.
Our client is seeking a Tech Writer in Vienna, VA.
Role Description
A Tech Writer develops and maintains technical documentation, manuals, and guides, helping end-users and IT teams understand technical processes
Strong writing and communication skills
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple language
Familiarity with technical documentation tools and platforms
Compile information requirements, objectives, functions, and features while gathering technical information, preparing written content, and coordinating the layout and organization of the manual.
Demonstrated high level skill in Information Architecture and can evaluate organization structure to help improve content management.
Interview analysts, engineers and/or other staff to obtain workflow, processes or other technical information.
Research, analyze, develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including user guides, API documentation, system/data flow diagrams, and technical specifications.
Execute the planning, design, development, and implementation of technical controls, procedures, and policies related to compliance, risk, governance, and specific business-unit regulatory standards, while maintaining a strong knowledge of key platform capabilities, data governance standards and frameworks, and operating systems within the technology and analytics domain.
Skills & Requirements
Advanced skill capturing and translating technical processes and requirements into easily understood terms.
Strong understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC), COBIT, or ITIL.
Editing and Proofreading: Advanced/Expert. High proficiency in grammar, style, and consistency checks.
Technical Acumen: Advanced. Understanding of software development processes, data analytics practices, and methodologies
5+ years experience
Experience using a variety of documentation tools: confluence, madcap flare, robohelp, Sharepoint, etc.
Advanced writing and editing experience
Strong understanding of technical acumen and able to translate it
Strong understanding of SDLC, COBIT or ITIL
Familiar with APIs
Benefits/Other Compensation
This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).
Why Hays?
You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.
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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.
In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .
Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.
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- Dice Id: 80144310
- Position Id: 1181201
- Posted 17 hours ago
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