Sr Technical Writer-Developer Documentation-Long Term Contract

  • Bengaluru
  • Trilyon, Inc.

Hiring manager note below:

Please could you ask the candidates to share samples of conceptual writing that they have done beyond and above API docs. While API docs are an integral part of the Technical Writing portfolio, they don't always best reflect the candidate's writing skills.


Position:
Sr Technical Writer- Developer documentation


Technical writing, preferably with a focus on developer documentation.

Overall Responsibilities:

- Plan, write, publish, and maintain high-quality technical developer documentation for Data Infrastructure projects.

- Organize existing documents, identify documentation needs, and lead efforts to fill gaps and enhance coverage and quality.

- Collaborate with Engineers, Product managers, Program Managers, and UX specialists

- Edit content submitted by engineers to adhere to the client’s TW style.

- Review content submitted by engineers.

- Meet with engineers/PgMs to address documentation questions for specific projects.

Mandatory:

- Bachelor's Degree in English or CS.

- experience in developing, structuring, and designing concise and clear content

- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

- Self-starter who takes initiative and delivers results.

- Proficient at establishing relationships and alliances with engineering teams.

- Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.

- Working experience with Git and GitHub publishing processes.

- Good understanding of markup languages such as HTML and Markdown.

Preferred:

- Understanding of the data lifecycle and its associated products and services.

- Experience working on data infrastructure-related products.

- Good understanding of the developer's lifecycle and journey.