Sr Technical Writer

Sciera

Chennai, Tennessee

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Data Collection, Data Migration, Database Administration, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Information Architecture, Legal Standards, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Requirements Management, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Technical Support, Technical Writing, Test Design, Usability Testing, User Documentation, User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface Design, Writing Skills, XML Tools
LOCATION
Chennai, Tennessee
POSTED
6 days ago

SrTechnical Writer

Location – Chennai

Experience – 5-6 Years

Experience in Technical Documentation in Software, Excellent Communication

 

Open for Contract/or full time

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop comprehensive documentation that meets organizational standards

  • Obtain a deep understanding of products and services to translate complex product information into simple, polished, and engaging content

  • Write user-friendly content that meets the needs of the target audience, turning insights language that sets our users up for success

  • Develop and maintain detailed databases of appropriate reference materials, including research, usability tests, and design specifications

  • Evaluate current content and develop innovative approaches for improvements

  • Research, outline, write, and edit new and existing content, working closely with various departments to understand project requirements

  •  Independently gather information from subject matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation

  • Work with development and support leads to identify all documentation repositories, revise and edit, and determine the best solution for data compilation and centralized storage

  •  Research, create, and maintain information architecture templates that uphold organizational and legal standards, and allow for easy data migration

  • Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, with a consistent and cohesive voice across all documentation

 

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

  • 4+ years' industry experience as an effective technical writer

  • Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex topics

  • Previous experience writing documentation and procedural materials for multiple audiences

  • Superior written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail -

  • Experience working with engineering to improve the user experience: design, UI, and help refine content and create visuals and diagrams for technical support content

 

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

  •  Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, with an eye for prioritization

  •  Firm understanding of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)

  • Previous software development experience

  •  Certification through the Society for Technical Communicators

  • - Experience using XML tools to create documentation



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