Technical Author - Software

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading defense organization seeks a Technical Software Documentation Officer in Bristol. The role involves multi-project support, documentation management, and ensuring compliance with high-reliability standards. Ideal for those wanting to progress into project management, offering an opportunity to work across diverse projects with a focus on software delivery and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated or safety-critical environments like defence or aerospace.
• Familiarity with project management processes.
• Enthusiastic about working in software and potential future progression into project management.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple projects through the full software lifecycle.
• Maintain and manage software documentation and release records.
• Interface directly with software engineers and project leaders.
• Assist with planning and coordination of integration artefacts.
• Ensure software activities meet internal standards.

Skills

Background in software process or lifecycle management

Understanding of software engineering principles

Excellent organisational skills

Strong attention to detail

Confident communicator

Job description

Job Title: Technical Software Documentation Officer
Location: Bristol (5 days per week on-site)
Duration: 12 months (plus extension)
Rate: £65 per hour (via Umbrella)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity for a proactive and organised Technical Software Documentation Officer to support several software development teams within a leading defence organisation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys multi-tasking, coordinating technical activities, and being at the centre of software delivery and project management.

You’ll play a key part in helping development teams plan, document, configure, and deliver fully qualified software products - ensuring compliance with high-reliability and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support multiple projects through the full software lifecycle.
• Maintain and manage software documentation, configuration data, and release records.
• Interface directly with software engineers, project leaders, and test teams.
• Assist with planning, coordination, and delivery of integration artefacts.
• Ensure all software activities meet internal and regulatory process standards.
• Support process improvement and drive adherence to best practices across teams.

About You

• Background in software process or lifecycle management within a regulated or safety-critical environment (e.g., defence, aerospace, automotive, or medical).
• Understanding of software engineering principles and project management processes.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, comfortable liaising across multiple teams and departments.
• Enthusiastic about working in software and open to future progression into project management.

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to work across multiple projects and technologies, giving you broad exposure to software engineering, delivery, and lifecycle management. It's a great fit for someone with a technical background who wants to move toward coordination, leadership, or project roles in the future.