Sr. Technical Writer #2074

Genius Road, LLC; Town of Texas, Austin (WI, TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Technical Writer to join their team in Austin, Texas. This role involves creating comprehensive technical documentation for a client database, including user guides and video tutorials. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical writing and database systems, ensuring clarity and accessibility for users of varying technical expertise. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects within a collaborative environment, where your skills will directly impact user experience and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT and database systems with strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to create user documentation for complex database applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed program and end-user documentation for client database users.
• Collaborate with client staff to ensure documentation meets specifications.

Skills

Technical Writing

Database Systems

Web Page UI Design

Oracle Databases

Communication Skills

Job description

Sr. Technical Writer

Location: Austin, Texas

Contract position (9-12 months)

ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES TO THE AUSTIN AREA WILL BE CONSIDERED

We are seeking a Sr. Technical Writer for our direct State client in Austin, Texas to develop comprehensive technical product documentation for end-users of the client database. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical writing and experience in producing detailed programs and end-user documentation with appropriate visualizations, including tutorials, user guides, troubleshooting manuals, and reference manuals.

Experience Required:

• 7+ years of experience in information technology and/or database systems
• Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems and their integration with end-user business processes
• Experience with web page UI design
• Experience developing end-user documents for complex relational database applications
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with people of all technical levels
• Ability to explain abstract concepts and terms
• Knowledge of database concepts such as referential integrity and data normalization
• Experience with Oracle databases and familiarity with Oracle objects (tables, constraints, triggers, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with client staff to develop, outline, format, and produce detailed program and end-user documentation for client database users
• Develop documentation that meets client-side specifications and standards, including producing video tutorials as requested
• Gather and document staff feedback on draft documents and incorporate user-requested changes as directed by the supervisor
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with individuals of all technical levels in a team environment
• Ensure documentation is accurate, clear, and accessible to users of varying technical expertise

Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.