In this role you will

• end-user documentation (user guides, getting started guides, support FAQs, reference material) for cloud-based software applications.
• information architecture principles to design online documentation that meets the needs of multiple audiences at various stages in the learning cycle using a single content repository.
• communicate how to accomplish user tasks, rather than how to use the user interface.
• research and hands-on learning, become an expert on our products and methodologies.
• with Product, Support, and other internal teams to understand customer needs and create content that allows users to be self-sufficient.
• subject matter experts to learn how product features work and understand their benefits to users.
• with software to learn how it functions from an end-user point of view.

The Contract Technical Writer should have the following skills:

• years working on software documentation projects
• DITA XML, Madcap Flare, any structured authoring tool; and CMS
• writing and communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in a way that non-technical people can understand.
• self-starter, pro-active in asking questions and resolving issues with subject matter experts.
• thinker who can anticipate the reader’s concerns and questions about the product.
• time management skills with the ability to estimate the effort required to complete a task and stay on schedule.
• graphics skills (Powerpoint).
• documenting APIs a plus.
• writing documentation for translation and optimizing documentation projects for translation a plus.
• with Jira and Confluence a plus.
• with digital adoption platforms such as WalkMe a plus
• with the Telecom industry a plus