Technical Writer

Job Title: Technical Writer

Onsite Santa Clara CA

Work Schedule:

Full Time Monday-Friday

Requirements:

• Local candidates to Santa Clara, CA only onsite 5x per week
• Initial Length: 6 months but high possibility of extension depending on performance and team fit

Notes:

• Before proceeding with an interview, hiring team will shortlist candidates for a Writing Test. The hiring team will evaluate and proceed with interviews/decline candidates based on the results of the test.
• These contractors will play a crucial role in supporting our Knowledge Architect and the broader team by:

• Assisting with the cleanup and maturation of content within the DITA framework.
• Managing the influx of content requests to ensure timely and accurate documentation.
• Performing content audits and updates to align with our new structured content standards.
• Supporting ongoing post-conversion activities to maintain and improve the quality of our documentation.
• This additional support is essential to meet the increased demand, maintain the quality of our documentation, and achieve our goal of delivering a world-class documentation experience. By bolstering our team with skilled contract Technical Writers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather technical information from experts and simplify complex details.
• Develop and maintain guides, specifications, best practices, support content, and more.
• Ensure technical accuracy and usability of content through research and labs.
• Establish and maintain templates, style guides, and standards.
• Review and edit content for grammar, style, and formatting.
• Provide support using WYSIWYG editors, XML Authoring (DITA), and ServiceNow.
• Manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with the team.
• Create structured content and manage version control within a DITA ecosystem.
• Troubleshoot and resolve DITA-related technical issues.
• Train colleagues on DITA best practices and tools.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to align documentation with training.

Education:

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent in writing, content creation, or communication.

Experience:

• 5 years of technical writing experience.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with document formatting tools like WYSIWYG, HTML, and DITA.
• Proficiency with DITA environments and XML authoring tools.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Confluence/Jira, Google Suite, and Smartsheet.
• Experience with ServiceNow, Heretto CCMS, and Zoomin CDP.
• Background in networking/data storage.
• Experience with Knowledge-Centered Services (KCS).

About AgreeYa Solutions:

AgreeYa is a global systems integrator delivering competitive advantage for its customers through software, solutions, and services. Established in 1999, AgreeYa is headquartered in Folsom, California. AgreeYa works with 500 organizations ranging from Fortune 100 firms to small and large businesses across industries such as Telecom, Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, Healthcare, Utility & Energy, Technology, Public sector, Pharma & Biotech, and others.
AgreeYa is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics. Visit our website to learn about our .

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