Technical Writer

US Tech Solutions; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 69,072 - 73,674; Full time

Job summary

A global staff augmentation firm in Boston seeks an experienced Technical Writer for the Foundational Data Services team. You will overhaul the internal content ecosystem for better accessibility and discoverability. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience creating technical documentation for software APIs and ensuring content is up to date. Strong coding skills in Java, C#, or C++ and the ability to work with developers are essential. This contract role demands clear communication and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a writing or lead writing role.
• Proven ability to work with developers and write for a developer audience.
• Proven experience designing documentation for software APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop & deliver documentation for the Foundational Data Services platform.
• Develop content re-use and single-sourcing strategies.
• Help evaluate and select tools and technologies for the technical publications team.
• Build content that is AI friendly.

Skills

Content creation

Java

C#

C++

Education

Certification in coding related to the role

Tools

XML-based publishing systems

Job description

Base Pay Range

$50.14/hr - $53.48/hr

Direct message the job poster from US Tech Solutions

Client is looking for an outstanding technical writer for the Foundational Data Services team. As a technical writer, you will support an overhaul of internal content ecosystem, ensuring that it is built with internal AI search in mind and easily discoverable. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders on the internal content, establish audits and guardrails to ensure the content is up to date. You will ensure the content is fully accessible. Successful past delivery of developer-oriented technical documentation for a programming platform is required. Your documentation will be used by internal and external teams and internal customers. This position requires precise documentation and clear communication and presentation skills, along with a solid understanding of software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop & deliver documentation for the Foundational Data Services platform
• Develop content re-use and single-sourcing strategies
• Help evaluate and select tools and technologies for the technical publications team
• Build content that AI friendly, build processes that validating the freshness of content

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years in a writing or lead writing role
• Proven ability to work with developers and write for a developer audience
• Proven experience designing documentation for software APIs
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills
• Passion to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Experience with XML-based publishing systems
• Some experience with web services and related technologies a plus

Must Have Skills

• Know to create the content (Wikipages)
• Coding Java, C#, or C++
• Must have a Certification as proof that the candidate can code that is anything related to the role

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Writing/Editing

Industries

• Technology, Information and Median>

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

"U.S. Tech Solutions, Inc. is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status."

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