Technical Author - Open Source Documentation (Remote)

Canonical; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking a Technical Author to lead documentation efforts for engineering teams. You will create and improve software documentation while engaging with user communities to ensure their needs are met. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and technical curiosity, with a BSc/BA degree. This role supports a fully remote work environment with strong career development and benefits.

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience with software development contexts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and improve software documentation.
• Work with engineering teams for effective documentation contributions.
• Engage with user communities to ensure documentation meets needs.

Skills

Technical communication

Community engagement

Technical curiosity

Written and verbal communication

Education

BSc/BA degree or equivalent

Tools

Linux

Git

Documentation markup languages

Job description

A leading tech firm is seeking a Technical Author to lead documentation efforts for engineering teams. You will create and improve software documentation while engaging with user communities to ensure their needs are met. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills and technical curiosity, with a BSc/BA degree. This role supports a fully remote work environment with strong career development and benefits.