We have Contract for Technical Writer -Remotefor our client Redmond WA. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.
Position Details:
Technical Writer -Remote-Redmond WA
Location : Remote
Project Duration : 6+ Months Contract
Pay rate : $45 - $49 an hour W2
Job Summary
The main function of a Technical Writer is to understand how systems work and to organize and document information around them. A typical Technical Writer is responsible for organizing, editing and maintaining technical records and files.
Tech Writer 5
Job responsibilities:
• Organize, edit, and maintain technical records and files for the Learn Content Pattern program.
• Create writer-facing pattern documentation according to existing standards and processes.
• Revise writer-facing documentation for consistency and alignment to model (i.e., standardize language in problem definitions and map that to pattern solution language)
• Create and revise pattern program documentation.
• Design/develop new patterns across modalities.
• Collaborate with Technical Writers who want to provide new patterns to help them through the process.
• Create program communications with a defined cadence.
• Help define new patterns and identify distinctions between existing patterns to extend and refine the pattern model.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science or English, journalism, communications
• 10+ years of experience required.
• Experience in creating effective documentation for a technical audience.
• Experience in creating effective training for a technical audience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to read some programming code.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to quickly establish a systems-level grasp of the pattern program.
• Identify and help resolve gaps in model logic.
Preferred experience:
• Familiar with Christopher Alexander's Pattern Language, Robert Horn's information types, semantic content models
• Familiarity with data serialization formats such as XML, JSON, and YAML
• Experience with markdown and HTML
• Experience with GitHub
• Experience publishing on the MS Learn platform.
• Experience preparing wireframes and technical diagrams"
Candidate Requirements
• Years of Experience Required – 8-10 years. System based tech writing is most important
• Degrees or certifications required – Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science preferred
• Disqualifiers – N/A
• Best vs. Average – Systems based knowledge, hits a significant number of the hard skills needed
• Performance Indicators – Quality of work is the most important
Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience
• Ability to learn and grow – teach ability
• Experience with markdown and HTML
• Experience with GitHub"
Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm
Varies on progression of acquired skills
20% meetings
80% Majority working with documentation, editing, revising, etc. Depends on their skillset in the beginning.
The rest Is floating time – needs to collaborate
Eventually will generate new content as they develop"
Deliverables:
- Process Flows
- Mentor and Knowledge transfer to client project team members
- Participate as primary, co and/or contributing author on any and all project deliverables associated with their assigned areas of responsibility
- Participate in data conversion and data maintenance
- Provide best practice and industry specific solutions
- Advise on and provide alternative (out of the box) solutions
- Provide thought leadership as well as hands on technical configuration/development as needed.
- Participate as a team member of the functional team
- Perform other duties as assigned.
To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Vaishnavi Nikale at email address vaishnavi.nikale@generistek.com can be reached on # 630-576-1920.
About Generis Tek: generis tek is a boutique it/professional staffing based in Chicagoland. we offer both contingent labor & permanent placement services to several fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and build lasting relationships with our clients, consultants and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients’ specific needs and working very closely with our consultants to create a right fit for both sides. we aspire to be our client’s most trusted business partner.