Technical Writer Job at Inherent Technologies, San Jose, CA

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  • Inherent Technologies
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description

Note : 5-10 yrs only

In this role you will

Write end-user documentation (user guides, getting started guides, support FAQs, reference material) for cloud-based software applications.

Use information architecture principles to design online documentation that meets the needs of multiple audiences at various stages in the learning cycle using a single content repository.

Clearly communicate how to accomplish user tasks, rather than how to use the user interface.

Through research and hands-on learning, become an expert on our products and methodologies.

Work with Product, Support, and other internal teams to understand customer needs and create content that allows users to be self-sufficient.

Interview subject matter experts to learn how product features work and understand their benefits to users.

Experiment with software to learn how it functions from an end-user point of view.

The Contract Technical Writer should have the following skills:

8+ years working on software documentation projects

Tools: DITA XML, Madcap Flare, any structured authoring tool; and CMS

Excellent writing and communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in a way that non-technical people can understand.

Confident self-starter, pro-active in asking questions and resolving issues with subject matter experts.

User-centric thinker who can anticipate the reader's concerns and questions about the product.

Strong time management skills with the ability to estimate the effort required to complete a task and stay on schedule.

Basic graphics skills (Powerpoint).

Experience documenting APIs a plus.

Experience writing documentation for translation and optimizing documentation projects for translation a plus.

Experience with Jira and Confluence a plus.

Experience with digital adoption platforms such as WalkMe a plus

Familiarity with the Telecom industry a plus

Job Tags

Contract work,

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