Remote Technical Author — Lead Open-Source Documentation

Canonical; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking a Technical Author to lead documentation efforts for engineering teams. This remote role involves creating high-quality documentation that serves product users and contributes to product design. The ideal candidate has a solid background in technical writing, software development, and community engagement. Excellent communication skills and a BSc/BA degree are essential. The company offers a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Personal learning budget of USD 2,000

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in open-source software or documentation.
• Demonstrated documentation skills and enthusiasm.
• Familiar with documentation markup languages.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical writing

Community engagement

Software development

Excellent communication

Technical curiosity

Education

BSc/BA degree or equivalent

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

A leading tech firm is seeking a Technical Author to lead documentation efforts for engineering teams. This remote role involves creating high-quality documentation that serves product users and contributes to product design. The ideal candidate has a solid background in technical writing, software development, and community engagement. Excellent communication skills and a BSc/BA degree are essential. The company offers a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for personal development.