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Technical Writer

Posted 2024-11-12

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💎 Seniority level: Senior, 5+ years

📍 Location: United States of America

💸 Salary: 85000 - 120000 USD per year

🔍 Industry: Real estate and investment management

🏢 Company: jlltcareers

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: 5+ years

🪄 Skills: Software DevelopmentAgileGitProduct ManagementContent creationContent managementCommunication SkillsDocumentation

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in technical writing or content development for complex technical products.
  • Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand software development, APIs, and related technologies.
  • Proven experience creating end-user documentation, developer guides, and release notes for software products.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, emphasizing clarity and conciseness.
  • Proficiency in documentation tools and platforms such as Confluence, GitHub, Markdown, or similar.
  • Experience with content management systems (CMS) and version control tools like Git.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, agile environment, managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and research skills.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop, write, and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including user guides, API documentation, release notes, and FAQs.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product management, and UX design teams to document new features and product updates.
  • Manage comprehensive style guides and content templates for consistency in technical documents.
  • Review and edit content produced by team members, providing constructive feedback.
  • Analyze product requirements and design specifications to develop documentation strategies.
  • Conduct interviews with subject matter experts to understand complex technical details.
  • Maintain and organize documentation repositories to ensure materials are current and accessible.
  • Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in technical communication.
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