Remote Technical Author — Lead Open-Source Documentation

Canonical; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering tech firm is looking for a Technical Author to lead documentation efforts in an engineering team. The role involves creating and improving documentation to enhance user experiences and contribute to product strategy. You'll collaborate across the company and engage with communities, ensuring documents meet user needs. Ideal candidates are technically inclined with strong writing skills and community engagement experience. This position supports a fully remote work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Personal learning budget of USD 2,000

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in producing excellent documentation.
• Familiarity with Linux and command line operations.
• Record of community engagement in open-source software.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and improve software documentation.
• Work with engineering teams to enhance documentation contributions.
• Engage with user communities to meet their documentation needs.

Skills

Functional written communication

Technical curiosity

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

BSc/BA degree or equivalent

Tools

Linux

Git

Job description

A pioneering tech firm is looking for a Technical Author to lead documentation efforts in an engineering team. The role involves creating and improving documentation to enhance user experiences and contribute to product strategy. You'll collaborate across the company and engage with communities, ensuring documents meet user needs. Ideal candidates are technically inclined with strong writing skills and community engagement experience. This position supports a fully remote work environment with opportunities for professional development.