Technical Writer - Paladin Consulting, Inc
Dallas, TX 75231
About the Job
Job Title: Technical Writer
Work Location: Dallas, TX (1 day onsite)
Duration: 6 month contract with option to extend
Education/Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Technical Communication, Computer Science, or equivalent experience); 4+ years Proven experience as a Technical Writer in the software industry.
Job Description:
Paladin Consulting is an EEOC employer.
Work Location: Dallas, TX (1 day onsite)
Duration: 6 month contract with option to extend
Education/Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Technical Communication, Computer Science, or equivalent experience); 4+ years Proven experience as a Technical Writer in the software industry.
Job Description:
- We are seeking a skilled Technical Writer to join our dynamic team, specializing in creating clear and comprehensive documentation for our software applications and systems.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for transforming complex technical information into user-friendly documentation.
- Documenting Software Features: Collaborate with development teams to understand software applications and systems, and create detailed documentation for end-users, administrators, and developers.
- User Guides and Manuals: Develop user guides, manuals, and online help documentation that effectively communicates software functionality, usage guidelines, and troubleshooting procedures.
- API Documentation: Create and maintain API documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness for developers integrating with our software.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and quality assurance, to gather information and ensure documentation aligns with product features.
- Research and Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, software updates, and changes to maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct reviews of documentation to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with company standards.
- Feedback Incorporation: Solicit and incorporate feedback from stakeholders to continuously improve the quality and usability of documentation.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Technical Communication, Computer Science, or equivalent experience).
- 4+ years Proven experience as a Technical Writer in the software industry.
- Strong understanding of software development processes4.Proficiency in documentation tools and version control systems, like JIRA, Confluence or similar
- Experience with graphic design tools for creating visual aids and diagrams in documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand documentation.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality documentation.
Paladin Consulting is an EEOC employer.
Source : Paladin Consulting, Inc