Technical Author

*** Technical Writer/Author required in Welwyn Garden City or London ****

Duration- 6 months (ongoing)

Hybrid working.

Rate: Competitive via Umbrella company

My client is a blue chip FMCG and retail brand that serve millions of customers every week from all over the globe. With over 6,000 stores internationally my client is a well-known household name that offer several exciting opportunities.

The role

Technology Engineering Effectiveness is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to produce high-quality documentation that significantly enhances the overall success of our products. In this role, you will join a dynamic team of developers, engineers, product managers, and usability designers. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate closely with these professionals to ensure that our products are more accessible to developers.

As a Technical Writer you will be pivotal in translating complex technical information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documents. This will include creating various types of documentation, such as user guides, technical manuals, and API documentation. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of our development teams, enabling them to understand and use our products to their maximum potential.

Additionally, you will be able to influence how information is structured and delivered, ensuring it is accessible and valuable to our end-users. By working closely with team members across different departments, you will continually gather insights and feedback to improve the documentation process. This role is ideal for someone passionate about technology, who possesses a keen eye for detail, and who is dedicated to enhancing the overall user experience for our developers.

Responsibilities

* Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation.
* Ability to deliver high-quality documentation, paying attention to detail.
* Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures.
* Excellent written skills in English.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Basic familiarity with the software development lifecycle.
* A university degree in computer science or engineering or equivalent is preferred.

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Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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