$41.30 - $59.00 (est. hourly)
Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a Technical Writer to join their team! This position is located in Glendale, California.
Duties:
- Develop comprehensive documentation that adheres to organizational standards, ensuring clarity and accuracy for a wide range of users
- Gain a deep understanding of data products, services, and technical infrastructure, translating complex information into accessible, user-friendly content
- Create engaging content that meets the needs of both technical and non-technical audiences, enabling user success through clear guidance
- Build and maintain a detailed repository of reference materials, including research notes, usability studies, and design specifications
- Assess current content for quality and effectiveness, proposing and implementing innovative methods for continuous improvement
- Collaborate with data engineers, software developers, product managers, and UX teams to gather information and understand project requirements
- Research, outline, write, and edit various types of documentation, such as procedure manuals, API developer guides, configuration guides, in-platform instructions, and integration guides for team members, partner teams and end users
- Develop and maintain information architecture templates that support easy updates and data migration, adhering to organizational and legal standards
- Evaluate, organize, and update existing documentation repositories, working with development leads to establish best practices for content management and storage
- Create alternate formats (e.g., video demos, guided tours) for documentation to maximize usability and engagement
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Communications, Journalism, or a relevant technical field
- 5+ years of technical writing experience, with a proven ability to learn and communicate complex subject matter effectively
- Strong written communication skills and excellent attention to detail
- Experience collaborating with engineering teams to enhance user experience through content and visual aids
- Proficiency in content management systems, XML, or other documentation tools, with experience managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks
- Working knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and experience creating technical documentation for various audience levels, from end-users to system administrators
- Ability to tailor documentation based on the audience
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
- 401K offered