What are the responsibilities and job description for the TALENT Software Services | Programmer/Writer position at TALENT Software Services?
Are you an experienced Programmer / Writer with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Programmer / Writer to work at their company in Redmond, WA.
Position Summary :
The main function of a Technical Writer is to create technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. A typical technical writer is responsible for organizing, editing, and maintaining technical records and files.
Primary Responsibilities / Accountabilities : Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.Maintain records and files of work and revisions.Confer with clients to establish technical specifications and determine subject material to be developed for publication.Additional Notes on Responsibilities and Preferred Experience with Technology : Collection / Documentation of documentation requirements (use case, audience, objective of documentation prior to creation / development stage).Create / Draft / Maintain technical documentation (further details noted in 'types of technical documents within scope').Editorial Review and Co-Collaboration with subject matter experts to produce technical documentation that has high levels of clarity and actionability.Accountable for evaluating / monitoring document readiness for broad consumption and / or launch.Create / Draft / Maintain marketing content and communication templates related to program delivery.Types of Technical Documents Within Scope : Software manualsSoftware learning modulesTechnical troubleshooting guidesInstallation guidesAPI documentationRelease notesTechnology Involved in Technical Document Creation and Maintenance : EngHubSharePointICMAzureDevOpsWord
Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, English, journalism, or communications.10 years of experience required.Experience in creating documentation for a technical audience.Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.Ability to read some programming code.Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Required Candidate Preparation : Candidates should submit a writing sample in addition to their resume.Years of Experience Required : 10 or more overall years of experience in the field.Degrees or certifications required : A Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required to be eligible for this role.Best vs. Average : The ideal resume would contain cloud services experience, strong technical communication experience, and instruction manual drafting experience.Performance Indicators : Performance will be assessed based on meeting deadlines and adhering to timelines, as well as the quality of outcomes. Completed work should enable a developer with 3-5 years' experience to autonomously execute the steps successfully.Minimum 10 years of experience with cloud or other tech.Minimum 10 years of experience with technical writing / communications.Minimum 10 years of experience with manual / instructional writing.
