Overview
Skills
Job Details
Elect - Technical Writer 3 (766934)
Remote
5 Months
The Virginia Department of Elections is seeking a Technical Writer for a cloud-based software development project with the initial phase currently in progress.
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.
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
Regards,
Satya
Technical Recruiter
Key Business Solutions, Inc