Technical Writer Only W2

Title: Technical Writer

Location: Berkeley Heights NJ (3 Days) and Princeton NJ(2 Days) (based on client schedule)

Industry Knowledge: Banking Payment and Credit Card domain experience

Experience: 10 to 12 Years of industry experience

• Research and Information Gathering: Interviewing product managers studying product samples and gathering data to understand the products features and functionality.
• Content Creation: Writing editing and proofreading content for accuracy clarity and consistency.
• Audience Analysis: Assessing the needs and technical knowledge of the intended audience (e.g. end-users technicians or developers) to adjust the tone and technical level of the documentation.
• Documentation Management: Organizing information creating diagrams charts or other visual aids and managing documentation systems (such as content management systems or wikis).
• Collaboration: Working with cross-functional teams including engineering QA and customer support to ensure documentation aligns with product development and user needs.
• Review and Testing: Incorporating user feedback to update and improve content and testing documentation for usability and accuracy.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent Writing Skills: The ability to present complex information clearly and succinctly with a strong grasp of grammar style and syntax.
• Technical Aptitude: A strong interest in and the ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and new tools. A background or degree in a relevant technical field (e.g. computer science engineering) can be beneficial.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous proofreading and editing skills to ensure accuracy and functionality.
• Research and Analytical Skills: The capacity to break down complex data analyze information and organize it logically for the reader.
• Collaboration and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for effectively communicating with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with documentation tools (e.g. MadCap Flare Oxygen XML Author) content management systems (CMS) and common office software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

Typical Documentation Types

• Technical writers produce a variety of materials depending on the industry:
• User manuals and guides
• Installation and configuration instructions
• Online help sections and FAQs
• API developer guides