What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer position at Data Ideology?
Data Ideology
At DI, we provide Data & Analytics expertise to drive measurable business outcomes, often solving complex business problems for our clients. Our data analytics advisory services enable our customers to transform data into insights by driving a culture of empowerment and ownership of results. Our team consists of highly motivated individuals passionate about learning, understanding, collaborating, and intellectually curious. For more information about Data Ideology, visit www.dataideology.com
Technical Writer – Contract to Hire
We are looking for a Technical Writer with a minimum of 2 years of experience to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to create clear and concise release notes for our software applications.
Responsibilities
To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
- Strong grammar, attention to detail, and clarity.
- Take ownership and manage workloads, meet deadlines, and ensure content accuracy.
- Proficient in technical terms and vocabulary commonly used.
- Follow the Style Guide and Microsoft Manual of Style, conducting peer reviews to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and enhance user documentation.
- Represent the documentation team in meetings for guidance and clarification.
- Understand Agile/Scrum methodology and software development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with development teams and attend Scrum ceremonies to stay updated on product changes.
- Write and maintain release notes in technical documentation software
- Track and manage documentation tasks in Azure DevOps.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- 2 years of experience in technical writing.
- Experience with Scrum methodologies and participation in Scrum ceremonies.
- Proficiency in technical documentation software tools (ie MadCap Flare)
- Azure DevOps experience
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow style guides.
- Healthcare experience
- Remote work from home.
- Hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday. Specific business hours will depend on client needs.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- The person in this position must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, library stacks, office machinery, etc.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer.
- The person in this position frequently communicates with clients and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
