Technical Writer

Persistent Systems; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work hours

Hybrid work environment

Employee engagement activities

Long Service awards

Group term life insurance

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Writer in Gurugram/Noida to create, maintain, and enhance software documentation. The role focuses on transforming complex technical concepts into clear, accessible content for developers and product teams.

You will work with Markdown, Visual Studio Code, and Git in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, participating in code reviews and sprint planning to stay aligned with product updates.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Markdown for documentation.
• Experience in a software development environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical jargon into user-friendly content.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain user guides and API documentation.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to gather technical information and convert it into clear, structured content.
• Review codebases with Visual Studio to understand architecture for documentation purposes.
• Manage documentation versions and workflows using Git and GitHub/GitLab.
• Create diagrams, tutorials, and onboarding materials for internal and external audiences.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and clarity across all documentation assets.
• Participate in code reviews and sprint planning to stay aligned with product updates.

Skills

Markdown

Technical writing

Communication skills

API documentation

Education

B.Tech in Computer Science

Master's in English

Tools

Visual Studio Code

Git

GitHub/GitLab

Visual Studio

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Technical Writer to create, maintain, and enhance technical documentation for our software development teams. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Markdown, Visual Studio, and Git, and a passion for making complex technical concepts clear and accessible.

• Role: Technical Writer
• Location: Gurugram/Noida
• Experience: 6+ years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Develop and maintain user guides, API documentation, and internal knowledge bases using Visual Studio Code.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to gather technical information and convert it into clear, structured content.
• Use Visual Studio Code to review codebases and understand software architecture for documentation purposes.
• Manage documentation versions and workflows using Git and GitHub/GitLab.
• Create diagrams, tutorials, and onboarding materials for internal and external audiences.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and clarity across all documentation assets.
• Participate in code reviews and sprint planning to stay aligned with product updates.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• B.Tech. in Computer Science, Electronics, or a master's degree in English.
• Proven experience of 3-5 years as a Technical Writer in a software development environment.
• Proficiency in Markdown for structured documentation.
• Familiarity with Visual Studio for navigating and understanding code.
• Strong command of Git for version control and collaboration.
• Understanding of API documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical jargon into user-friendly content.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”