Full-Time Technical Writer (Seattle, WA)
Job Description
- job id:323476
- category:Technical Writing
- industry:Business Services / Consulting Services
- location:Seattle, Washington
- type:Contract
- required experience:3 years
- questions about this job?:(425) 998-9460
Description:
-Work with engineers to write and update internal documentation for an engineering audience.
-Edit documents written by others; coach engineers and PMs to improve their writing skills.
-Develop tools and processes to automate document creation and maintenance.
-Organize existing information into a coherent structure; ensure that content is up to date and accurate.
-Learn complex technical information and write technical documentation, such as overviews, tutorials, help systems, user guides, and more.
Minimum qualifications
-BA/BS degree (In lieu of degree, 4 years of relevant work experience)
-Experience working closely with engineering and product management teams as part of the software development process
-Proficiency with HTML, CSS, and Javascript
-Familiarity with help authoring and source control tools
-Strong editorial skills
-Preferred qualifications
-Experience working with bug tracking tools
-Proven track record of researching and writing effective documentation for large and diverse audiences
-Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Randstad Technologies is an EOE-M/F/V/D and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Randstad Holding nv, a $20.0 billion global provider of HR services and the second largest staffing organization in the world.