Technical Writer

Salt; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mid-Level Technical Writer to assist with documentation for cloud-based and desktop software products on a freelance basis. The role involves creating user guides, collaborating with technical teams, and managing documentation in Confluence within an Agile/SCRUM framework. Candidates should have a strong technical writing background and familiarity with cloud technologies and .NET development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in technical writing in software environment.
• Strong experience with Confluence.
• Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain user guides, technical manuals, and API documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and QA teams to gather information.
• Organize and share knowledge using Confluence.

Skills

Technical writing

Collaboration

Cloud computing

.NET application development

Agile/SCRUM

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 (, 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.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements