Hybrid Technical Writer

Posted 2 days ago

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About the role

  • Technical Writer at BlueCat creating user-friendly documentation for Intelligent Network Operations solutions. Engage with product teams to deliver comprehensive and accurate technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Determine the needs of end users of technical documentation;
  • Talk with Product Managers and Product Developers, and study early product builds;
  • Work with UX designers and product developers to ensure that UI text (field labels, error messages, etc.) are meaningful and error-free;
  • Get hands-on with the product to ensure accurate documentation;
  • Develop customer-facing documentation for new products and features, including content, charts, illustrations, etc.;
  • Integrate documentation into product builds;
  • Review existing documentation, and recommend edits and reorganization;
  • Standardize content across platforms and media;
  • Gather usability feedback Collaborate with teams across the company including Customer Success, Marketing, and Learning and Development;

Requirements

  • Strong English written and speaking skills;
  • 3 years as a Technical Writer in software development or IT;
  • Preferred but not mandatory: University degree or college diploma in English, Communications, Technical Writing or a related field;
  • Proficient with FrameMaker, DITA, DITA-OT, oXygen XML Author, Git and related tools and techniques;
  • Familiarity with CSS, HTTP, Javadoc, Markdown, Sphinx, PostMan, and/or Python would be a plus;
  • Familiarity with Jira and Confluence would be a plus;
  • Networking knowledge/experience would be a plus;

Benefits

  • A Professional Development Budget
  • Dedicated Wellness Days and Wellness Week
  • A Lifestyle Spending Account
  • An Employee Recognition Program

Job title

Technical Writer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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