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Technical Writer Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Position- Technical Writer/ Information Designer

Location: Noida

Experience: 1-5 Years

Industry- IT

Educational Qualification- BCA/ MCA/ [website] Graduate in Science with good English Language skills with technical aptitude

Responsibilities: -

· Create product documentation for a range of audience groups (system administrators, application developers, and users)

· Work closely with the writers to ensure clarity, completeness, accuracy, and compliance to organizational standards in documentation

· Mentor writers to improve writing skills and educate them writing practices

· Edit online and printed documentation for a variety of audiences

· Perform all levels of edits

· Help improve existing documentation processes, standards, frameworks, and templates.

Candidate Profile -

· Strong knowledge of industry standard authoring tools, such as Adobe Robohelp, Framemaker, Microsoft Word etc.

· Excellent understanding of the English grammar, style, and writing standards

· Understanding about HTML and XML basics will be an added advantage

· Conversant with technology and happy working with technology

· Ability to understand software products and their application to business processes

· Strong interpersonal skills, good team player, self-motivated and flexible

· Ability to work independently with set deadlines and keep multiple projects on track at the same time

Mail updated resume with below details-

Current CTC-

Expected ctc-

Notice period-

Relevant Experience-

Current location-

Email-[website] [website]

satish – [phone number]

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: ₹600,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Schedule:
  • Day shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Noida, Uttar Pradesh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

    Application Question(s):
  • Do you have knowledge of industry standard authoring tools, such as Adobe Robohelp, Framemaker, Microsoft Word etc ?
  • current ctc ?
  • Expected ctc ?
  • Notice period ?
  • Current Location ?

    Experience:
  • Technical writing: 2 years (Preferred)

    Speak with the [phone number]

    • Example 2

    Required Technical Writer (Full-time)

    Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-site)

    Company Overview: Our client is a fast-growing & profitable tech startup headquartered in the USA, with offices in Seattle and Bangalore, delivering SaaS software to Fortune 500 Enterprises globally and operating at the intersection of AI, IoT & Edge Computing. With strategic investments from leaders in infrastructure & data management,

    Scope of Responsibilities:

    · Develop Content ranging from user guides, how-to articles, technical reference (API), concepts, release notes, blogs, training material, and videos

    · As part of the Product team, you will work closely with Engineering, Sales, and Customer Success teams to document new features & improve existing content

    · Conceptualize, plan, develop, and write high-quality content

    · Drive innovation and experiment with new-age content formats, information architecture, and work-flow driven, minimal content

    · Identify opportunities to improve quality, usability, and productivity

    · Gain an in-depth understanding of customer asks through internal/external connects to drive innovative content development and delivery methods

    Skills Required:

    · Prior experience as a technical writer for a technical, software solution

    · Excellent command of the English language both in written & verbal formats

    · Quick learner and extraordinary attention to detail

    · Creative and critical thinking skills to solve customer problems

    · Ability to learn about new products, technology, and tools quickly

    · Ability to embrace change, find opportunities, and take initiative

    · Basic knowledge of Software Development Processes, SaaS, Cloud, and IoT

    · Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment based on the needs of internal teams and customers

    Experience: 4-5 years

    Education: Engineering in Computer Science/IT/Electronics and Telecommunications/Electrical

    Immediate joiners preferred.

    Job Types: Full-time, Regular / Permanent

    Salary: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • Day shift
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Commission pay
  • Overtime pay

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban - 560029, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Education:
  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

    Experience:
  • total work: 5 years Start Date: 01/12/2022

    • Example 3

    Job Description:

  • Experience working with developers and comfortable with asking questions and highlighting inconsistencies in the product.
  • Must know that they need to ask the what, why, how and when questions.
  • Experience in writing online help for a software product.
  • Able to work with multiple projects at one time.
  • Experience working in an agile environment.
  • Experience in owning and driving the online help and try and determine what needs to be written.
  • UI writing experience.
  • Able to be flexible and work with ambiguity and to determine priorities.
  • Ideally – experience with Madcap Flare but needs some XML tool experience (doc to Help is an XML tool).
  • Very proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Word).
  • Create clear concise instructions in help.
  • Able to create a one voice online help.
  • Able to take technical language and make it into persona appropriate language
  • Be able to write for all persona types - Technical Engineers, Executives, End Users –
  • Have used style guides.
  • Ensure consistency across help ( also need to be able to check product consistency across dashboards).
  • Content strategy (technical not marketing) experience.

    Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
    Contract length: 12 months

    Salary: ₹28.78 - ₹32.37 per hour

    Application Question(s):
  • Provide a sample writing of how to explain to an elderly person how to turn on a computer, or how to make a phone call on a cell phone – a simple task so that you can see if they add all the appropriate steps in.
  • Can you provide a sample writing of how to explain to an elderly person how to turn on a computer, or how to make a phone call on a cell phone?
  • This client requires all consultants to be fully Vaccinated which means either 2 shots of Moderna, Pfizer, or 1 shot of Johnson and Johnson. Are you fully vaccinated?

    Experience:
  • agile environment: 1 year (Preferred)
  • UI writing: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Madcap Flare: 1 year (Preferred)
  • XML: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Content strategy(technical): 1 year (Preferred)
  • developers: 1 year online for a software product: 1 year (Preferred)

    • Example 4

    Roles and Responsibility:

    · As a technical writer, you'll be responsible with subject matter experts to guide you through the entire process, you'll make complex information accessible to employees and the target audience.

    ·Consolidate sections and / or documents developed by the Bid Team members into the required submission format.

    ·Reading through RFPsand ITTs to identify key requirements.

    ·Carrying out the tender production process: converting documents into Adobe PDF, printing and binding the final document.

    · Monitoring Client external portals: daily website checking, reviewing responses and uploading technical queries on behalf of the company.

    · Preparation of presentations for pitches and client meetings

    · File management and maintenance of tender folders whilst bid is live

    · Monitoring the bid team inbox, answering queries, and directing/escalating the emails to the relevant members of the team

    ·Manage the DBaaS bid portals - looking at and for, new tenders coming through.

    ·Assist in the preparation of weekly / monthly information to provide accurate and up to date information for the management team.

    ·Respond positively and within agreed timescales to internal and external customer requests

    ·Ensure all tender documentation is filed, controlled, and organised

    · Preparing the Business proposal and project bid document and tender submission documents.

    ·Technical Skills, Writing Skills, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Teamwork.

    Nice to have skill: -

    ·Must have strong written English language skills.

    ·A high attention to detail with an excellent editing and proofing ability.

    ·Must have excellent literacy skills, with an extensive vocabulary.

    ·Deadline driven with effective time management skills.

    ·Ability to multitask and priorities workload.

    ·Must have experience in bid management.

    ·Demonstrable effective bid writing skills.

    ·Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels in an organization.

    ·Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence and negotiate at all levels both internally and externally.

    ·Educated to an A level standard, or equivalent

    Job Types: Full-time, Regular / Permanent

    Salary: ₹100,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Fixed shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

    Experience:
  • total work: 2 years (Preferred)

    Speak with the [phone number]

    • Example 5

    Exp : 4+yrs

    NP : join within 15 days

    Key skills - Vendor management process, supplier risks management, develop the procedures, standards and policies to rewrite the process, client-facing documentation, including technical white papers, user guides and online help

    Job Description:
  • Technical writing experience and exposure to Vendor management process, supplier risks management
  • Technical writer to develop the procedures, standards and policies to rewrite the process
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders, business units, Solutions Architects and SMEs to consolidate input for analysis and decision/action.
  • Ability to engage with customers, document their needs.
  • Assist with designing process and solutions to positively impact the customer experience.
  • Translate business and technical requirement documentation into easily understood descriptions of system functionality for use by the business service teams and management.
  • Writing and updating client-facing documentation, including technical white papers, user guides and online help that is compliant and responsive to requirements.
  • Verify that the delivered system changes match the business requirements.
  • Evaluate business processes, anticipate requirements, and develop content for how the platform can provide solutions
  • Strong and demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

    Job Types: Full-time, Regular / shift

    • Technical Writer job summary

    A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.

    Example of a Technical Writer job summary

    Our fast-growing life sciences firm works closely with enzyme engineering and applications development. We employ a suite of writers skilled in the field of science and technology, and we are currently seeking a professional Technical Writer to join this expanding team. The successful applicant will be responsible for creating technical documents and manuals, explain complex information in a clear and concise manner and working with scientific staff to ensure accuracy of product descriptions. If you have previous experience as a Technical Writer in the life sciences industry, we encourage you to submit an application.

    Technical Writer responsibilities and duties

    The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.

    • Plan, develop, organize, write and edit operational procedures and manuals
    • Research, develop and document technical design specifications and test scripts
    • Produce electronic documentation in addition to hard copy manuals
    • Maintain a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation
    • Analyze documents to maintain continuity of style of content
    • Manage updates and revisions to technical literature

    Technical Writer qualifications and skills

    Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related field
    • Proven experience working in a technical writing position
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Proficiency in MS Office
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Able to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences
    • Skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking
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