Technical Writer â Senior(Azure cloud architecture and infrastructure design, Power Designer)

Arthur Grand Technologies Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology services provider in Ontario is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to create technical documents for Azure cloud architecture. The ideal candidate has strong experience in technical writing, particularly with Azure and related technologies. Candidates should be proficient in English and possess excellent communication skills. This is a contract position primarily in Toronto with partly remote work options.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Azure cloud architecture and infrastructure.
• Experience in creating and editing technical documents.
• Skilled in using technical writing tools such as PowerDesigner and Adobe Suite.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit technical documents for cloud architecture.
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather information.
• Validate technical documentation aligns with product functionality.

Skills

Documentation for Azure cloud architecture

Technical writing tools (e.g., PowerDesigner, Visio)

Strong English proficiency

Communication skills

Experience in public sector

Tools

PowerDesigner

Adobe Technical Communication Suite

Microsoft Visio

XML

Job description

Overview

Position: Technical Writer Senior (Azure cloud architecture and infrastructure design PowerDesigner)

Location: Toronto, ON (3 days onsite 2 days remote)

Must Haves

• Strong knowledge and experience with documentation tasks for Azure cloud architecture and infrastructure design, familiar with networking, firewall, storage, backup, and disaster recovery design.
• Experience in the creation and editing of technical project documents including architecture artefacts based on existing systems or design concepts from senior team members.
• Skilled at using standard technical writing tools such as PowerDesigner, Microsoft Visio, UML and/or Adobe Technical Communication Suite.

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Technical Skills 60%

• Strong knowledge and experience with documentation tasks for Azure cloud architecture and infrastructure design, familiar with networking, firewall, storage, backup, and disaster recovery design.
• Strong knowledge and experience with documentation tasks for large scale Java EE application design concepts such as security, scalability, reliability and performance.
• Experience in the creation and editing of technical project documents including architecture artefacts based on existing systems or design concepts from senior team members.
• Experience with a wide range of technical writing methods, tools and techniques and knowledge of industry and government standards and best practices.
• Experience and ability to create a glossary or list of terms and definitions; experience with office automation suites, presentation tools, and at least one authoring package.
• Skilled at using standard technical writing tools such as PowerDesigner, Microsoft Visio, UML and/or Adobe Technical Communication Suite.
• Experienced in creating content and graphics that effectively communicate conceptual, procedural, and reference information for end-user administration, installation and configuration guides and online help.
• Knowledge and experience with preparing conceptual, logical and/or physical processes documents.
• Ability to validate technical documentation and confirm documentation aligns with product functionality.

General Skills - 35%

• Proficiency in English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; presentation skills; and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with cross functional teams (development, Architecture, business, testing) and a wide range of audiences.
• A team player with a track record for learning new concepts quickly, following guidance and meeting deadlines.

Public Sector Experience - 5%

• Experience in the Public Sector either as a vendor representative or under contract to a government ministry or agency.

Additional Information

Arthur Grand Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability / vets)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Contract

Key Skills

Proofreading, Adobe Acrobat, Content Management Systems, Technical Writing, Visio, Microsoft Powerpoint, Sharepoint, XML, Confluence, Wiki Systems, Word Processing, Writing Skills

Experience

years

Vacancy

1