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Technical Writer

Vasion, Inc.

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Automation, Business Processes, Communication Skills, Content Management Systems (CMS), Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Editing, Interpersonal Skills, Network Protocols, Online Publications, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Documentation, Product Marketing, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Release Notes, Single Source Publishing, Software Development, Software as a Service (SaaS), Style Guide, Team Player, Technical Editing, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Theater, Video Editing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Vasion is looking for a Technical Writer that exemplifies our core values and wants to be part of our growing team. We are committed to making digital transformation attainable for everyone by building an affordable, integrated SaaS solution that simplifies business processes. Vasion offers a flexible working environment for our 400+ employees across the world, including at our global headquarters in St. George, Utah, or in one of our other offices in the UK, Germany, and Lehi, Utah.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Technical Writer on the Technical Content team within Technical Services, you'll play a key role in creating and maintaining product documentation for Vasion's Intelligent Print Automation platform. Working closely with Product and Product Marketing teams, you'll create online documentation and learning resources that help customers successfully configure and use Vasion products.

This job requires a hands-on understanding of product features and operational details, a clear understanding of the customer, and the ability to convey this knowledge in a clear and precise way.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work alongside senior technical writers and product managers to drive documentation planning as part of the go-to-market (GTM) process
Collaborate with Support, Support Engineers, and Technical Services teams to identify documentation gaps, validate accuracy, and ensure content meets customer needs
Produce high-quality admin-level end user documentation that keeps pace with ongoing continuous (SaaS) delivery of new features and release notes
Perform topic-based authoring and single-source publishing using the firm's content management system (CMS)
Apply structured authoring principles using concept, task, and reference topic types to create consistent, user-focused documentation
Apply metadata tags to all documentation topics to support content organization, findability, and long-term information architecture goals
Work with product managers and developers to create customer-facing release notes
Employ in-software help and notification features (e.g., Intercom) to deliver contextual assistance and promote new features
Review past documentation for accuracy and content and work with subject matter experts (SME) and senior technical writers to update content
Contribute to and follow Vasion's evolving design and style guides, especially aspects that cover technical/feature terminology
Assist with other external-facing technical writing and editing projects as needed

Requirements

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a tech writer in a software development environment
Minimum of Associate Degree in a technical field, analysis, or technical writing
Understands client-server models, SaaS, and standard network protocols
Superior written and verbal communication skills, including a keen eye for detail
Proven ability to quickly understand and unpack complex technical concepts
Exemplary critical thinking and analytical skills; asks probing questions
History of working collaboratively in a team setting, with strong interpersonal skills
Experience with MadCap Flare, MadCap Capture, and MadCap Central (preferred)
Video capture and editing experience (preferred)
Familiar with Jira/Confluence (preferred)
Familiar with Intercom or similar in-software help system (preferred)

Benefits

Flexible work environment
Paid parental leave
Discretionary Vacation Bonus
Flexible paid time off
Competitive pay
A full suite of traditional benefits
Training/Advancement opportunities
401k with company-match and immediate vesting
Mental health wellness support
Financial wellness education
Company-contributed HSA
Headquarter perks include gym, pickleball, snacks & drinks, arcade, theater room, monthly All Hands lunch, etc.
Lehi, Utah office perks include gym access, snacks & drinks, monthly All Hands lunch

OUR CORE VALUES

Vasion looks for people who will exemplify its core values and are driven to become:

Action Owners (Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin)
Candor Seekers (Radical Candor by Kim Scott)
Relationship Builders (Leadership and Self-deception by The Arbinger Institute)
Storytellers (Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller)

MORE ABOUT VASION

Visit https://www.vasion.com

WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING REMOTELY IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Vasion is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics.

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