As a Technical Writer, you will develop user, administrator, reference, how to and training documentation and will interview and work with software developers/engineers, QA engineers, and Solutions Delivery staff. You will produce documentation for novice users as well as documentation for highly technical users. You will produce this documentation in PDF and online.
Responsibilities:
* Actively work with subject matter experts at all levels of the organization to quickly understand subject matter and to transform ideas and concepts into documentation written at a level appropriate for the audience
* Understand and clearly document highly technical concepts and procedures
* Write documentation that conforms to the writing, presentation, and editing standards
* Use and understand source material provided by engineers
* Develop appropriate technical illustrations
* Adhere to quality standards and documentation guidelines
* Create professional and easy to use document templates
* Produce quality documentation on aggressive deadlines
Job Requirements
* Proven track record in delivering task-oriented documentation, reference materials, and online help systems
* Experience writing for a variety of different audiences, from novice users to highly technical developers
* Excellent technical writing skills, including impeccable grammar and ability to write succinct and clear prose that is well-organized on complex subjects.
* Experience writing code samples in .Net, XML, and SQL Server 2005, with documentation describing what the code is doing
* Expertise in FrameMaker, WebWorks, Robohelp and Adobe Acrobat
* Solid experience producing help systems and documentation in a variety of formats
* Experience documenting complex database applications, including database schema and configuration
* Knowledge of and experience documenting XML-based applications
* Excellent research, process-analysis, and problem-solving skills
* Well-developed interviewing and interpersonal communication skills
* Experience using document templates, style guides, and writing standards
Required Experience:
* 5+ years technical writing experience with at least 3 of those years in an enterprise software development environment
* Experience with GIS based tools
* Computer Science or other technical degree, or equivalent technical work experience
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