Junior Technical Writer/Proof-reader

Spektrum; Strasbourg; Sur place; EUR 35 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company is seeking an experienced technical writer to develop and manage IT documentation. The role includes planning, writing, and editing technical guides, ensuring accuracy and quality across multiple formats. Candidates should have a relevant educational background, strong IT knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant education.
• At least 3 years of proofreading or publishing experience.
• Strong understanding of IT concepts.

Responsabilités

• Plan, write, and edit technical guides and manuals.
• Collaborate with teams for technical accuracy.
• Manage multiple documents through the Document Development Life Cycle.

Connaissances

Technical Writing

Proofreading

Editing

Problem-Solving

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Outils

MS Office

MS Visio

MS SharePoint

Description du poste

Spektrum has a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.

We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

Background:

eu-LISA is the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA). The agency manages large-scale IT systems to support the implementation of asylum, border management, and migration policies in the European Union (EU). It is also a leader in the EU's digitalisation efforts within the Justice and Home Affairs domain, building new information architectures and contributing to a secure ecosystem. Since its inception in 2012, eu-LISA has become the digital backbone of the Schengen Area, supporting EU Member States in their efforts towards justice, security, and freedom.

Task description:

• Plan, research, write, and edit technical guides or operational manuals, both existing and new.
• Collaborate closely with the Infrastructure & Operations Unit and other cross-functional teams to ensure technical accuracy.
• Analyze functional specifications and technical documents to understand overall functionality and intricacies.
• Manage multiple guides and manuals simultaneously, demonstrating effective time and task management.
• Adapt to changing requirements and meet aggressive schedules.
• Work independently through all stages of the Document Development Life Cycle (DDLC).
• Participate in peer reviews as an editor and proofreader.
• Contribute to drafting and proofreading tender technical specifications.
• Apply corporate quality standards and policies.
• Ensure consistency across documents, verifying references, footnotes, and captions.

Education:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant education (bachelor's degree or equivalent) after secondary school.

Minimum Experience:

• At least 3 years of proofreading or publishing experience, preferably with IT technical documents.

Additional qualifications, knowledge, and skills:

• Strong understanding of IT concepts with ability to quickly learn new acronyms and technologies.
• Excellent written English skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Visio.
• Knowledge of MS SharePoint and wiki systems is advantageous.
• Detail-oriented, problem-solver, self-starter with minimal supervision, flexibility, and good follow-through.
• Knowledge of proofreading and typesetting standards.
• Ability to interpret and follow page layout specifications.
• Expertise in language style, accuracy, and speed when reading detailed material.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

We never know what new opportunities might be just over the horizon. If this opportunity isn't for you, please feel free to send us your resume anyway and be the first to know when something suitable for your skills and experience arises.