Technical Writer

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a freelance Mid-Level Technical Writer for a 2-month remote position. The role involves supporting documentation efforts for cloud-based and desktop software products, requiring strong technical writing skills and familiarity with Agile/SCRUM methodologies. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with developers and manage documentation using Confluence.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in technical writing, ideally in software development.
• Strong experience using Confluence for collaboration and documentation.
• Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and maintain user guides and technical manuals.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and QA teams for documentation.
• Maintain version control of documentation across multiple product releases.

Skills

Technical Writing

Collaboration

Documentation Management

Communication

Tools

Confluence

Job description

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Technical Writer – Software Solution – Remote

Duration: 2 months

Start: ASAP

My client is looking for a freelance Mid-Level Technical Writer to support our documentation efforts for cloud-based and desktop software products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical writing, excellent collaboration skills, and hands-on familiarity with cloud technologies and .NET desktop application development. This role requires someone who can clearly document technical processes, work closely with developers, and manage content within Confluence in an Agile/SCRUM environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, edit, and maintain user guides, technical manuals, API documentation, and internal knowledge base content.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and QA teams to gather information and translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise documentation.
• Use Confluence to organize and share knowledge effectively across teams.
• Contribute to the planning and improvement of documentation processes aligned with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile/SCRUM methodologies.
• Write content with an understanding of cloud computing fundamentals and how users interact with .NET desktop applications and cloud-based systems.
• Maintain version control of documentation across multiple product releases.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in technical writing, ideally in a software development environment.
• Strong experience using Confluence for collaboration and documentation.
• Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Familiarity with .NET desktop application development and modern cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Comfortable working in an Agile/SCRUM environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple documentation projects.