Technical Writer

Hornetsecurity; Hannover; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A cybersecurity company is seeking a Technical Writer in Hannover. The ideal candidate will create documentation in German and English, coordinate with development teams, and manage translations. Strong analytical skills and fluency in both languages are required. This role offers a home office option, flexible hours, and team events.

Leistungen

Temporary Employee Exchange Programme

Home office option

Flexible working hours

Team events

Be-Active-Bonus

Company pension scheme

30 days holiday

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Technical Writing, International Technical Communication, or comparable.
• Fluent in written and spoken German and English.
• Experience with translation management systems.
• Familiarity with DITA content creation.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Create technical product documentation according to DITA standard.
• Translate texts in German and English.
• Coordinate documentation with developers and product team.
• Create product change logs and release notes.
• Answer product-related questions.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Experience with translation management systems

Familiarity with content creation with DITA

Strong analytical skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Technical Writing or comparable qualification

Tools

memoQ

SDL Trados Studio

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a Technical Writer (m/f/d) with talent for languages and passion for IT to start immediately or as soon as possible at our at our headquarters in Hannover (List).

Tasks

• You will be a part of a multi-national product management team and help build products in our security, backup, and GRC suite, as well as internal tools.
• You create technical product documentation according to the DITA standard in German and English with the Oxygen XML Editor.
• You translate texts into other languages, mainly: German and English (any other language is considered a bonus) and coordinate externally sourced translations.
• You coordinate the content of documentation with developers, and the product team.
• You translate or 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.

Requirements

• You have a degree in Technical Writing, International Technical Communication, or a comparable qualification.
• You are fluent in written and spoken German and English (any other language is considered as an asset).
• You are a highly driven, goal-oriented and self-motivated team player who can deliver with minimal supervision.
• You can break down and communicate complex contexts 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.
• 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 good at researching information.
• You are a quick-learner and are keen to expose yourself to new technologies and ideas.

Benefits

• Temporary Employee Exchange Programme – we support you in working at our global office locations and exploring the world (e.g. Malta, Madrid, Montréal, Washington D.C.).
• Home office option and flexible working hours.
• Team events such as laser tag, escape room or get-togethers at our own legendary beer truck in Hanover – let us surprise you!
• Be-Active-Bonus – we subsidise your fitness memberships.
• Whether by car, public transport or bike – we make your journey to work easier with a free car park, GVH JobCard or bike leasing!
• Contribution to the company pension scheme.
• And of course the usual standards such as 30 days holiday, unlimited contracts, development opportunities, coffee, tea, soft drinks & fresh fruit, office dogs, no dress code and much more.

Do you want to help shape the growth and success of the Hornetsecurity Group? Then apply now with

• Your CV or LinkedIn profile
• Your earliest starting date and your salary expectations