Technical Writer

Job description

Requirements

Strong Communication Skills
Experience in writing and editing technical documentation such as Install Guides, User Guides, Release Notes, Field Guides, Admin Guides, and Online Help, Functional Specs, Web Pages, Training Material etc.
Proficient in using documentation templates and style guidelines to develop documentation that has a consistent visual and structural approach
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Basic familiarity with the SDLC and software development
Experience in any of the following tool Autho IT/Frame Maker/ RoboHelp is an added advantage.
Experience in architecting complex documents and documentation sets.
Experience in creating documentation plans and schedules for documents and documentation sets.
Create written text with minimal stylistic and grammatical errors.
Deliver information products with limited supervision and direction.

Responsibilities

Work with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements
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
Analyse existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities
Create and maintain the information architecture