Instructional Designer - SME

Cognizant; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Hyderabad seeks an experienced SME-Level Content/Technical Writer to architect our advanced technical documentation and learning strategy. You will leverage deep domain expertise to design complex training programs, developer guides, and whitepapers while driving end-to-end learning measurement and program management.

You will apply ADDIE and SAM methodologies, develop content using Bloom's Taxonomy, and evaluate impact with the Kirkpatrick model, coordinating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• 5+ years of combined experience in technical writing, instructional design.
• Core Methodologies (Mandatory): Expert proficiency in ADDIE, SAM, Blooms Taxonomy, and the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Content Architecture: Lead the end-to-end design of technical courses and documentation using advanced ADDIE and SAM iterative development frameworks.
• Outcome Optimization: Structure advanced training modules using higher-order levels of Bloom's Taxonomy for technical audiences.
• Impact Evaluation: Implement the Kirkpatrick Model to measure, analyze, and report on impact and effectiveness of documentation and learning programs.
• Program Management: Lead technical content initiatives, applying Project Management frameworks to manage stakeholder expectations, timelines, and cross-functional deliverables.

Skills

Content development

Visualization

Digest complex docs

Project management

Tools

Adobe Captivate

Rise

Google Docs

MS PowerPoint

Storyline 360

RISE

Canva

Gemini

NotebookLM

ChatGPT

Claude

Job description

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced SME-Level Content/Technical Writer to architect our advanced technical documentation and learning strategy. You will leverage deep domain expertise to design complex training programs, developer guides, and whitepapers/policy documents while driving end-to-end learning measurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum & Content Architecture: Lead the end-to-end design of technical courses and documentation using advanced ADDIE and SAM iterative development frameworks.
• Outcome Optimization: Structure advanced training modules using higher-order levels of Bloom's Taxonomy (e.g., Analyzing, Evaluating, Creating) for technical audiences.
• Impact Evaluation: Implement the Kirkpatrick Model to rigorously measure, analyze, and report on the business impact and effectiveness of all documentation and learning programs.
• Program Management: Serve as the lead on technical content initiatives, applying rigorous Project Management frameworks to manage stakeholder expectations, timelines, and cross-functional deliverables.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 5+ years of combined experience in technical writing, instructional design.
• Core Methodologies (Mandatory): Expert proficiency in ADDIE, SAM, Blooms Taxonomy, and the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model.
• Skills: Content Development, Visualization, Converting complex technical documents to easy digestible content, project management.
• Tools: Adobe Captivate, Rise, Google Docs, MS Power Point Advanced Level, Storyline 360, RISE, Canva, Gemini, NotebookLM, Chat GPT, Claude
• Certifications: Certified ID from any reputed firm would be good to have.