Software Technical Writer

AQARY GROUP; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Software Technical Writer proficient in Arabic to create clear and concise technical documentation for software products. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of experience in technical writing within a software environment. This role involves collaboration with developers and technical teams to ensure high-quality documentation and requires strong skills in both Arabic and English.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Technical Writer in a software or IT company.
• Excellent command of written Arabic grammar and terminology.
• Proficiency in English for collaboration and reference.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain documentation for software products in Arabic.
• Work closely with developers and designers to gather information.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear Arabic content.

Skills

Proficiency in Arabic writing

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Technical Communication, Arabic Language or related field

Tools

MS Word

Confluence

MadCap Flare

Adobe FrameMaker

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Software Technical Writer with exceptional proficiency in Arabic writing to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating clear, concise and accurate technical documentation in Arabic for our software products, including user manuals, guides, API documentation, and internal process documents. This role requires a deep understanding of software development concepts and the ability to translate complex technical information into user-friendly content for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain comprehensive documentation for software products in Arabic, including user manuals, installation guides, technical specifications, FAQs, and help files.
• Work closely with developers, QA engineers, UI/UX designers, and project managers to gather information and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Translate complex technical concepts into simple, clear, and concise Arabic content.
• Develop and maintain documentation standards, templates, and style guides for Arabic-language materials.
• Review and revise existing content for clarity, consistency, grammar, and accuracy.
• Assist in localizing English technical content into Arabic as needed.
• Ensure all documentation aligns with branding, regulatory, and accessibility standards.
• Stay up to date with software updates and new features to keep documentation relevant.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Technical Communication Arabic Language or a related field.
• Proven experience (2 years) as a Technical Writer preferably within a software or IT company.
• Excellent command of written Arabic grammar spelling punctuation and technical terminology.
• Proficiency in English for collaboration and reference purposes.
• Strong understanding of software development processes technologies and technical documentation standards.
• Proficiency in documentation tools such as MS Word Confluence MadCap Flare Adobe FrameMaker or similar.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git) and Agile environments is a plus.
• Experience in creating bilingual (Arabic-English) technical content.
• Knowledge of UI/UX documentation.
• Basic understanding of APIs coding logic and software architecture.