Senior Technical Writer - Trenton, NJ

Job Title: Senior Technical Writer

Location: Trenton, NJ

Duration: 12 Months

Note: This is a Hybrid position - 3 Days On-Site, 2 Days Remote.

We are looking for a very Senior, Local Resource who has a Minimum of 10 years of Technical Writing experience.

Description:

Create and maintain technical documentation that communicates complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ensure product documentation, user guides, and manuals are clear, accurate, and accessible to users.

A Senior Technical Writer is a highly skilled professional responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation that communicates complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring that product documentation, user guides, and manuals are clear, accurate, and accessible to users, helping them effectively use and understand the technology or products.

Responsibilities

• Documentation Strategy
• Develop and execute a documentation strategy that aligns with the organization's product development and release cycles.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and subject matter experts to understand documentation needs.
• Content Creation
• Write, edit, and format technical documentation, including user manuals, online help, release notes, API documentation, and knowledge base articles.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly content.
• Audience Analysis
• Identify and understand the target audience(s) for each document or piece of content.
• Tailor documentation to suit the knowledge level and needs of different user groups.
• Documentation Tools
• Proficiently use documentation tools and software as provided by the NJ DOE.
• Maintain version control for documentation.
• Visual Elements
• Create or collaborate with graphic designers to include visual elements like diagrams, screenshots, and illustrations to enhance comprehension.
• Ensure consistency in visual elements and formatting.
• Usability Testing
• Conduct usability testing of documentation with end users to gather feedback and make improvements.
• Iterate and update documentation based on user feedback and changing product features.
• Compliance and Standards
• Ensure that documentation complies with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Maintain documentation quality and consistency across all materials.
• Translation and Localization
• Coordinate translation and localization efforts for documentation as needed for global audiences.
• Ensure that translated content maintains the same level of accuracy and clarity.
• Training and Collaboration
• Provide training to end users and collaborate with other teams, including support, product management, and development, to gather information and feedback.
• Documentation Updates
• Keep documentation up-to-date with product changes, enhancements, and new features.
• Communicate updates to users through release notes and other channels.
• User Feedback and Support
• Collect and analyze user feedback to identify areas for improvement in documentation.
• Provide support and guidance to users seeking help through documentation.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical writing, English, computer science, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in technical writing, including experience in a senior or lead role.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail and grammar.
• Proficiency in using technical writing tools and software.
• Experience writing technical documentation for cloud based software, such as Salesforce, AWS, and Snowflake.
• Familiarity with documentation best practices, standards, and style guides.
• Knowledge of content management systems and version control systems.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and communicate them effectively.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with the subject matter or technology being documented is beneficial.
  
  

Skill

Required /Desired

Amount

of Experience

Experience in technical writing

Required

10

Years

Experience with API documentation

Required

7

Years

Experience with documentation strategy development

Required

9

Years

Experience with documentation tools and version control systems

Required

10

Years

Experience in usability testing

Required

8

Years

Experience ensuring compliance with industry standards

Required

10

Years

Experience in translation and localization coordination

Required

5

Years

Required

Experience in training and collaboration with other teams

10

Years

Experience in collecting and analyzing user feedback

Required

10

Years

Experience writing technical documentation for cloud based software, such as Salesforce, AWS, and Snowflake.

Required

8

Years