Software Technical Writer II

bioMerieux Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Adoption assistance

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Voluntary benefits

Discount programs

Parental leaves

Job summary

BioMerieux Inc. in Utah is seeking a Software Technical Writer to develop and maintain high-quality documentation for enterprise software, IT services, and business processes across North America.

You will collaborate with application owners, developers, analysts, project managers, and infrastructure teams to translate complex concepts into clear guidance, support software implementations, and ensure governance across documentation assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in relevant field required.
• 2+ years of technical writing experience in IT/software environments.
• Experience with SDLC, Agile, ITSM.
• Familiarity with enterprise applications and documentation governance.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, publish, and maintain technical documentation for enterprise applications and services.
• Develop end-user guides, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.
• Collaborate with IS teams and stakeholders to gather information and requirements.
• Translate technical concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support software implementations and upgrades with documentation.

Skills

Technical writing

Clear communication

Organizing

Process improvement

Team collaboration

MS Office

SharePoint

Confluence

Jira

SDLC/ITSM

Education

Bachelor degree in Technical Writing, Information Systems, Computer Science, Communications, English, or Journalism

Technical Writing certification

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

ERP/CRM

HRIS

Job description

Description

The Software Technical Writer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving high-quality technical documentation that supports enterprise software applications, business systems, IT services, and operational processes across the North American organization. This role partners closely with application owners, developers, business analysts, project managers, infrastructure teams, and end users to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation.

The Technical Writer ensures consistency, usability, and compliance of documentation while supporting software implementations, enhancements, training initiatives, and operational excellence across the IS portfolio.

Primary Duties

1. Create, edit, publish, and maintain technical documentation for enterprise applications, software solutions, integrations, and IT services.
2. Develop end-user guides, administrator manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, knowledge base articles, and process documentation.
3. Collaborate with IS teams, business stakeholders, and subject matter experts to gather technical information and documentation requirements.
4. Translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise language appropriate for technical and non-technical audiences.
5. Support software implementation projects by producing documentation for new systems, system enhancements, upgrades, and releases.
6. Maintain documentation standards, templates, style guides, and governance processes across the IS organization.
7. Create process flow diagrams, workflow documentation, system configurations, and application support materials.
8. Support change management and user adoption initiatives through communication and training materials.
9. Review existing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational standards.
10. Manage documentation repositories and ensure version control and document lifecycle management practices are followed.
11. Work with Service Management teams to develop and maintain support knowledge articles and troubleshooting documentation.
12. Participate in testing and validation activities to ensure documentation accurately reflects system functionality and business processes.
13. Identify opportunities to improve documentation quality, accessibility, and user experience.
14. Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with corporate, regulatory, and security requirements.
15. Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor degree required in Technical Writing, Information Systems, Computer Science, Communications, English, or Journalism
• 2+ years of technical writing experience within Information Technology, Information Systems, software development, or enterprise application environments, including documenting software applications, business processes, and technical systems; collaborating with developers, analysts, project managers, and business stakeholders; and supporting software implementations, system enhancements, and digital transformation initiatives.

Preferred Education, Training and Experience

• Technical Writing certification or related professional credential.
• Experience in a regulated industry such as healthcare, life sciences, diagnostics, manufacturing, or pharmaceuticals.
• Familiarity with software validation, quality systems, and compliance documentation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMerieux promotes.
• Written Communications - including the ability to communicate technical data in written form
• Organizing work and resources efficiently to ensure smooth operations
• Driving continuous improvement by evaluating processes and implementing necessary changes
• Ability to cooperate with others at all levels including leadership
• Technical learning aptitude to quickly understand and acquire new technical knowledge and skills.
• Skilled in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
• Advanced: demonstrates deep knowledge; manages complex tasks and integrates multiple tools independently
• Knowledge of enterprise business applications such as SAP, Salesforce, ERP, CRM, HRIS, or other large-scale platforms preferred.
• Proficiency with documentation and collaboration tools such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Confluence, Jira, Visio, and related platforms.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile, and IT Service Management (ITSM) practices.

The estimated salary range for this role based in Utah is between $81,300 - 97,100. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux's bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate's experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

Competitive Total Rewards Package

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Various voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves

BioMerieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMerieux's or its affiliates' application process by contacting us via telephone at [phone], by email at [email protected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).