Associate Technical Writer

Role Overview

As an Associate Technical Writer, you'll create, update, and peer-review technical user guides, reference guides, programming guides, and all product documentation for our cutting-edge data security software. You'll work with the Documentation Manager to participate in efforts to peer review, restructure, optimize, improve, and expand the product documentation set.

What You Will Do

Organize material, write, edit, and publish new and existing product documentation for a sophisticated security technology user audience. Interpret product specifications and incorporate into product documentation. Work with Product Management, R&D, and QA teams to gather documentation requirements.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We're looking for someone with a strong technical background, excellent command of the English language, and a passion for writing and editing technical documentation. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry and make a meaningful impact on the industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field
• 0-2 years relevant experience writing highly technical software documentation targeted to audiences of various skill levels
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Ability to understand and explain complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent command of written and spoken English language, including software development vocabulary
• Familiarity with the markdown markup language
• Expert knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Experience creating graphics using PowerPoint, Visio, SnagIT or other drawing tools
• Strong technical educational background, Software engineering or QA background, a big plus!
• Experience with source control tools, such as, Subversion, GIT
• Experience in generating HTML (web) product help, and online help

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• Generous vacation and holiday time off
• Ongoing learning & development

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