Technical Writer (f/m/d) - French native speaker

At Hornetsecurity France, we protect businesses and their teams from the most advanced cyber threats.

As part of the Hornetsecurity Group, the European leader in email cloud security, compliance, and backup, we are a community of over 700 employees across 10 countries. We support more than 75,000 clients worldwide (large corporations, SMEs, NGOs, institutions, hospitals) in maintaining their operations, thriving, and achieving their mission, thanks to AI-powered technologies.

We are looking for talented individuals like you, ready to make a real difference in an environment where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. If you want to join a company where you can learn, innovate, and make a tangible impact, then join us!We are looking for a Technical Writer with talent for languages and passion for IT to start immediately or as soon as possible at our offices in Paris, Hem or Hannover.
 
Your job:

• You will be a part of a multinational product management team and help build products in our security, backup, and GRC suite, as well as internal tools.
• You create external product documentation according to the DITA standard in English and French with the Oxygen XML Editor.
• You translate texts into other languages, mainly French (Spanish and German are considered a bonus), and coordinate externally sourced translations.
• You coordinate the content of documentation with developers, and the product team.
• You create texts for the user interfaces of our product suite in coordination with the product team.
• You create product change logs and release notes for upcoming releases.
• You answer questions about products that you have documented and facilitate transfer of knowledge across departments.

• You have a degree in Technical Writing, International Technical Communication, Multilingual Documentation, or a comparable qualification.
• French is your native language 
• You are fluent in written and spoken English. Any additional language that you are fluent in is also considered an asset.
• You can break down and communicate complex concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• You have experience with translation management systems such as memoQ or SDL Trados Studio.
• You are familiar with content creation with DITA and Oxygen XML.
• You are proficient in document structuring, can work under pressure on concurrent projects, and comfortable respecting deadlines.
• Ideally, you are familiar with software development, and SaaS products.
• You have strong analytical skills and are good at researching information.
• You are a quick learner and are keen to expose yourself to new technologies and ideas.
• You are self-motivated, a great team player, but can also take responsibility and work independently in a goal-oriented manner with minimal supervision.

 

• Take advantage of a pivotal moment in our growth, with plenty of opportunities to seize.
• Grow in a fast-paced learning environment within a close-knit team.
• Be part of an international company where a cosmopolitan and multicultural mindset is ever-present.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely 2 days per week and having flexible working hours.
• Benefit from 100% reimbursement of public transport costs.
• Receive meal vouchers worth €10 each.
• Enjoy subsidies and gift cards from the Works Council amounting to €170/year.