Technical Writer

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Job Description

Job Description

Senior Technical Writer

Summary:
  • Our client is currently seeking a Senior Technical Writer to help us turn our complex and technically difficult written material into clear and concise documentation.

Roles/Responsibilities:
  • The Technical Writer will plan, develop, organize, write and edit operational procedures and manuals
  • Build and follow a Documentation as Code workflow
  • Work in close collaboration with a variety of stakeholders to prepare technical documentation and procedures
  • Research, develop and document technical design specifications and test scripts
  • Produce electronic documentation in hard copy manuals
  • The Technical Writer will maintain a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation
  • Analyze documents to maintain continuity of style of content
  • Manage updates and revisions to technical literature
  • Design and create document templates for optimal readability and usability.
  • Work to gather project information, analyze documentation requirements, and create content that is easily understood and accessible across a variety of audiences
  • Provide writing and editing support to other team members

The Must-Haves:
  • Bachelor's Degree in English, Technical Communications, Computer Science or equivalent
  • 8 years of experience working in a similar, technical capacity
  • Experience writing technical documentation for API endpoints or SDKs
  • Experience developing the initial documentation framework for a new product
  • Familiarity with Docs as Code tools, workflows, and best practices
  • Familiarity with JIRA and Agile methodology.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to convey technical information in a concise, effective manner appropriate for its intended audience.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to structure large amounts of information and anticipate the reader's knowledge gap
  • Ability to adapt and learn new technologies quickly
  • Self-motivated, can work independently, problem-solve like a boss
  • Experience in WebRTC (Real-Time Communications) a plus

What's in it for you?
  • Competitive salary and we're not just saying that! We compare our salaries to local averages to make sure that we stay ahead.
  • Internal opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Awesome staff events
  • A space where egos are checked at the door, sleeves are rolled up to lend you a hand, and where the CEO will know you by name, rather than by number.
  • We're often asked, "what does it take to succeed at our Client? " You've got to have a huge appetite for learning, take ownership, and be smart without having an ego.
  • Here at our client, we believe in the FORCE! (Family, Ownership, Responsibility, Customers, Excellence) Is the FORCE strong within you? Below are more details of what we are looking for in this role.

About The Company:
  • Our Client is powering the future of interactive live video experiences. Our Client's enterprise-grade live video streaming platform enables businesses to incorporate flexible, scalable, and high-quality interactive live video, audio, and data on nearly any computer, tablet, phone, or smart device. By using the client's cross-platform Software Development Kits (SDKs), built on WebRTC, our customers have leveraged live video to enable groundbreaking applications in telehealth, virtual events, live entertainment, education, and video conferencing, augmented reality, gaming, and more. Our Client uniquely provides the flexibility that allows clients the freedom to develop and deliver innovative video solutions free from typical constraints. What You Will Be Doing We are always looking to expand our products into new and exciting areas such as next-gen interactive live video for broadcasting, ticketed events, metaverse including AR/VR, and AI enablement.
  • Our client makes the most flexible video and audio SDK on the market. They build human connection and experience into your app, uniquely deployed on-premises or in the cloud with unparalleled security. Trusted by companies in the public sector, government, healthcare, banking/financial services, broadcasting, education, conferences, gaming, e-sports, social/dating, collaboration, VR/AR, remote assistance, emergency services, content delivery, and many more industries.
  • The company is reimagining how live streaming can better connect people everywhere—but they can't do it without top talent. Are you the one they have been waiting for?