Senior Writer, Technical Job Description
Senior writer, technical
provides infrastructure support for Virtualization of the Linux environment using VMware and Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization, UNIX and Linux system components, including operating systems, scripting and tool support for UNIX and Linux operating systems, support to our distributed source code repository using PTC Integrity (AKA MKS), and general infrastructure support for the ESEF UNIX and WebSphere Infrastructure Branch (EUWIB).
Senior Writer, Technical Duties & Responsibilities
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Gathering data from solutions architects to create whitepapers, workbooks, guides, reference manuals, FAQs, events materials
Design and create high-quality documentation, including context sensitive help, release notes and end user manuals
Write user documentation for an international audience
Plan and manage documentation deliverables in cooperation with Developers, Testers and Product Owners
Participate in sprint planning and reviews, and maintenance of sprint boards
Participate in the peer-editing process for other members of the Technical Documentation Team
Collaborate with our engineering team that supports our proprietary Internet-based online gaming, digital distribution, and digital rights management platform called Battle.net
Write and enhance user and developer guides, including reference materials, tutorials, SDK, and API documentation
Gather information, prepare and draft briefings, technical point papers, and other technical documents
Provide centralized documentation support and review using various process mapping and problem solving methods
Senior Writer, Technical Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Senior Writer, Technical
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Education for Senior Writer, Technical
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Employers hiring for the senior writer, technical job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Technical, Writing, English, Computer Science, Communications, Journalism, Education, Engineering, Editing, Technical Communication
Skills for Senior Writer, Technical
Desired skills for senior writer, technical include:
XML
HTML
Information design
Programming language
DITA
Structured writing
CSS
Markdown
Video creation and production
Technical writing authoring technologies
Desired experience for senior writer, technical includes:
In-depth knowledge of technology areas such as disaster recovery, networking, security, cloud computing, and so on
Strong knowledge of online technical writing techniques
Ability to work both independently and as a team member in a matrix-managed environment
7 – 10 years writing experience producing product documentation for the Telecommunications industry
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Education, English, Journalism, Technical Communication, or a related field
Four to five years of progressively responsible writing experience in an Information Technology setting creating new and modifying existing technical documentation
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Senior Writer, Technical Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a senior writer, technical. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for senior writer, technical
- Organize the format and layout of documentation
- Produce the written contents of documentation as assigned
- Organize review cycle(s) for written material
- Incorporate comments from review
- Produce final version of documentation and deliver to appropriate department for publication
- Work closely with Product Management, Development, QA, and Support to drive the creation and production of technical information for installation, administration, CLI, API, online help, and release notes
- Create documentation plans and project schedules
- Create accurate and concise documentation for target audiences so they can access the information in a timely manner
- Use company supported tools to maintain source files
- Manage documentation reviews and integrate review comments
Qualifications for senior writer, technical
- Direct experience with JavaScript or PHP
- Technical understanding of APIs
- Validated ability to learn complex software applications quickly and explain them clearly
- Ability to elicit information needed from developers and other product team members
- Experience with structured content development and content architecture
- Must possess an active TS/SCI w/ polygraph clearance
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a senior writer, technical. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for senior writer, technical
- Research, analyze, and provide usability feedback to the product team
- Assist in maintaining an application content style guide
- Develop customer-facing user guides and tools based on user personas major features of the product
- Proofread and edit documentation to ensure consistency of language and style, correct application of templates
- Working with assigned Regulatory Mentor(s) to maintain a working understanding of the interpretation of domestic and foreign regulations and laws as they apply to the licensing, registration, manufacture, shipping, and sale of assigned products, with a primary focus on Labeling for the all-applicable markets
- Sits on New Product Development Team for assigned products and provides labeling analysis on the Product Development Plan Creation and execution of Labeling Plans for assigned products in the Domestic, Mature, and Emerging Markets, including released Labeling lists to support regulatory restrictions
- Creation, revision, review, and approval of Labeling (User Manuals, Provider Manuals, Quick Start Guides, Product Labels, Packaging Labels, Help Files)
- Supports Internal and External Quality Audits Actively supports CAPA’s as they apply to Labeling Leads Labeling Process Improvement efforts / Hoshins Partners with Translation Coordinator(s) throughout the execution of the associated Labeling plans
- Interfaces with Business Unit functions as needed to resolve labeling concerns Tracks the impact of pending domestic and global regulatory changes on labeling
- Maintains proficiency in domestic and foreign regulations and standards, with a focus on labeling for assigned products and global impact
Qualifications for senior writer, technical
- Ability to design and deliver documentation across disparate styles - from event handouts to highly technical whitepapers
- Clear understanding of brand voice and the ability to execute consistently across platforms
- Experience with Adobe CQ5
- Proficiency in extracting subject matter expert knowledge and communicating it in a meaningful way
- Drive to see projects to completion
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, English, Technical Communications, or a related field
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Our growing company is hiring for a senior writer, technical. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for senior writer, technical
- Deliver accurate wiki content on time and with a high degree of quality
- Maintain a high level of knowledge in the field of technical publications
- Follow corporate style guides to ensure a consistent look and feel for publications
- Responsible for creation and revision of CMMs
- Gather input from Engineering, Marketing, Clinical, and Regulatory, , to define specific requirements for IFUs by attending project meetings and meeting with individual experts as necessary
- Independently write and manage accurate, concise, and well-written technical content in various electronic formats for a global audience
- Follow content development, editorial, localization, and regulatory processes
- Adapt to new authoring tools and processes
- Participate in and coordinate multi-writer projects
- Mentor and train junior technical writers
Qualifications for senior writer, technical
- Experience with an XML-based authoring system
- Associate's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required
- At least 5 years technical writing experience in programs and contracts of a similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government is required
- Familiarity with customer’s Documentation Standards
- You can create clear, well-organized, engaging content in plain English with limited supervision
- You actively use single-sourcing strategies and tools like RoboHelp or MadCap Flare
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a senior writer, technical. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for senior writer, technical
- Creating and managing content for automated correspondence system
- Working within the confines of the Abbott Quality Assurance policy domestic and international regulatory requirements, schedules, organizes, researches, tracks, writes, edits, and formats a wide variety of assigned product manuals
- Coordinates and oversees the work of writers assigned to assist with large projects
- Assists, mentors, and trains less experienced writers
- Coordinates with graphic design, translation, and production personnel to meet publication schedules
- Leads projects to improve departmental processes that require cooperation from other functional groups
- Conducting user and task analyses
- Identifying required user assistance content
- Determining a user assistance strategy
- Creating user assistance
Qualifications for senior writer, technical
- You have a strong grasp of information architecture principles and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
- Master’s degree in Public Health or Health Promotion and Program Management
- Previous experience working in an agile software development or training environment
- Bachelors Degree or Equivalent, preferrably in Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, or English
- 3+ years of software technical writing
- Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of senior writer, technical. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for senior writer, technical
- You will storyboard and script videos on key product technology, concepts, and tasks
- You might engage with customer in communities, forums, and through social media channels
- Compare English translation to source Japanese to verify accuracy
- Communicate with source authors in Japanese
- Apply English editorial standards as defined by our Style Guide
- Accommodate small scale requests for Japanese translation
- Work as part of a team to produce disease modeling documentation for modelers, scientists, and public health professionals
- Investigate training methodologies for new hires and research collaborators
- Create website content including news and event articles and research publication spotlights
- Ensure cross-team coordination by working with research, development, QA, and support staff
Qualifications for senior writer, technical
- Experience using data analytics to understand customer needs
- Experience writing for Microsoft Office 365 products and services
- Experience with Big Data technologies (for example, Hadoop) a plus
- High-level understanding of AWS services, networking, software development, and programming
- Experience applying different writing styles & developing standards & templates for highly diverse audiences, Microsoft Manual Style or Chicago Manual Style
- Ability to communicate and work with cross-functional teams in a multinational company