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Technical Writer - API-SDK - ITmPowered
Technical Writer will collaborate with programmers, engineers and project management to fully document the technical frameworks, platforms, Developer Portals, and related processes, methods, and standards including; API's, SDK's, Web Services, , reference manuals, user guides, internal documentation, tutorials, and tools. Audiences include; Software Engineers, Developers, Build Engineers, QA / Test Engineers, internal and 3rd party developers, Systems Administrators as well as some non-technical audiences (Project Manager, Business Analysts, Directors, Artists, Designers, Producers, Marketing).
Responsibilities :
Deliver and maintain technical documentation for application developers (incorporating their code samples, Programming tutorials, developer frameworks, platforms, online help / wiki's, developer guides, tech reference manuals) for our growing enterprise developer platforms suite (API's, SDK's, Web Services, Frameworks, etc.) enabling developers to launch future applications.Create, edit and maintain procedural documentation (Dev / user guides, procedures, workflows, policies).Analyze requirements to determine the type of documentation required. -Develop documentation project plans and timelines, in conjunction with the project management teamFormulates documentation plans and works with others to create a comprehensive, accurate schedules; researches audience needs and implements solutions.Researches writing assignments by interviewing engineers, analyzing engineering specifications, and writing code.Writes accurate, concise, and timely documentation; develops and writes code examples; may provide product usability feedback for software development team.Qualifications :
Technical Writer with BA / BS in Computer Science, English, or related field.5 years' as a Programmer Writer / Sr. Technical Writer2-4 years' technical writing for software programming / engineering audiencesProven documentation of API's, Web Services, Development Frameworks, Platforms or Portals.Proficient in MS Office, Acrobat Pro, publishing tools.Understanding of Object Oriented languages and programming concepts - OO Languages Java, C , XML, Web Services, Objective-C, OO JavaScript, AS3.Familiarity with SQL, MySQL, Linux / Unix, PHP, ActionScript, Flash preferred.Excellent research and information gathering skillsAble to structure templates that are easy to update for style and contentAble to apply efficiency principles to document designAble to write clear, concise documentation in an informal languageUnderstands the technology project life cycleUnderstands programming concepts, operating systems, and / or networkingSelf Driven - able to take on, drive to completion, and deliver multiple technical documentation projects.
