What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer position at Mindlance?
Title: Technical Writer
Location: Reston, VA (hybrid - as needed basis)
Duration: 10 months, possibility of extension
Our enterprise Financial Services client is seeking an experienced technical writer to aid in the development of comprehensive documentation in support of a robust governance model involving our device management tools.
The ideal candidate will have proven success in a highly technical field, such as software development, computer science, or engineering. Also important in this role are an ability to evaluate and analyze complex information and a natural desire to help people understand it.
Objectives of this role
- Write user-friendly content that meets the needs of target audience, turning insights into language for user success
- Research, outline, write, and edit content, working closely with various departments to understand project requirements
- Gather information from subject-matter experts and develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation
- Work with development and support leads to identify documentation repositories, revise and edit, and determine best solutions for data compilation and centralized storage
- Research, create, and maintain information architecture templates that adhere to organizational and legal standards and allow for easy data migration
- Evaluate current content and develop innovative methods for improvement
Required skills and qualifications
- Two or more years of experience as an effective technical writer
- Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matter
- Experience in writing documentation and procedure manuals for various audiences
- Superb written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
- Experience in working with engineers to improve user experience (ex: design, UI), refine content, and create visuals and diagrams for technical support content
EEO:
“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”
Salary : $32 - $34
