Sr. Technical Writer

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Sr. Technical Writer.

Job Description:

Job Title: Sr. Technical Writer

Job Location: Remote

Pay Rate: $70/hr to $72/hr on W2

Responsibilities:

Position Overview

The Senior Technical Writer - Engineering Documentation will be responsible for producing high-quality technical documentation specifically for our engineering team using a Docs-as-Code strategy. This role requires a professional with excellent writing skills, a deep understanding of engineering concepts, and proficiency with GitHub. You will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather information and create documentation that is clear, concise, and technically accurate.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Computer Science, or a related field.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical writing, preferably in the cloud technology or software engineering industry.

· Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

· Strong understanding of engineering concepts and cloud technologies, with the ability to explain them clearly and concisely.

· Experience with Docs-as-Code methodologies and tools, including Markdown, GitHub, and version control systems.

· Proficiency with Git for version control.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Strong organizational and project management skills.

· Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with API documentation and developer-focused content.

· Knowledge of software development methodologies and practices.

· Familiarity with Agile and Scrum development processes.

· Experience with usability testing and user experience (UX) principles.

Key Responsibilities

Content Management

• Create, edit, and maintain engineering documentation, including design documents, API documentation, system architecture guides, deployment guides, and technical specifications using a Docs-as-Code approach.
• Ensure documentation is clear, concise, accurate, and easily understandable for the engineering team and other technical stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain templates, style guides, and other documentation resources specific to engineering needs.

Collaboration

• Work closely with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather information and understand documentation requirements.
• Participate in engineering meetings and design reviews to stay informed about new features, updates, and changes.

Quality Assurance

• Review and edit content created by other team members to ensure consistency, clarity, and quality.
• Implement and adhere to documentation standards and best practices.

Mentoring and Coaching:

• Mentor and coach Engineering team members on best practices for technical documentation.
• Provide guidance on using documentation tools, writing techniques, and documentation standards.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive environment for knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Project Management

• Manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content.
• Track documentation progress and report on project status to relevant stakeholders.

About Maxonic:

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.

Interested in Applying?

Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Shubham (shubham.s@maxonic.com / (510) 955-1056 ) for more details