Technical Writer - Diaconia LLC
statewide, MD
About the Job
We at Diaconia are looking for a Highly talented TECHNICAL WRITER to join our Amazing team!
We at Diaconia are seeking an energetic and experienced individual to join our dynamic team! The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who is able to work in a fast paced, ever changing work environment, a team player and able to work independently with minimal supervision. This individual will be expected to deliver a high level of customer service to both our internal and external customers. The successful candidate will have the right complement of relevant skillset, core values and professionalism.
TECHNICAL WRITER
Responsibilities
- Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience.
- Write easy-to-understand user interface text, online help, and developer guides.
- Create tutorials to help end-users use a variety of applications.
- Analyze existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities.
- Work with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements.
- Produce technical and user documentation including manuals, white papers, design specifications, project plans, test plans, business correspondence, etc.
- Document complex technical subjects in a way that can be easily understood by non-technical audiences.
- Edit, clarify, and proofread documents written by others, and coach non-writers on ways to improve their writing skills.
- Manage updates and revisions to technical literature.
Disclaimer "The responsibilities and duties outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. However, they are not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time to meet the evolving needs of the organization
Requirements
- Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation.
- Ability to deliver high-quality documentation paying attention to detail.
- Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures.
- Excellent written skills in English.
- Strong working knowledge of Java, MongoDB, and Informatica.
- Basic familiarity with the SDLC and software development.
- University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent preferred.
- Experience with document management tools and version control systems.
- 5+ YEARS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance
- U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED to support our Federal client **NO EXCEPTIONS**
U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED to support our Federal client
**NO EXCEPTIONS**
- MUST be willing to consent to personal, employment, clearance and education verification. No Exceptions!
Diaconia is An Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.