Technical Writer

Collabera; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading IT service provider is seeking a Technical Writer to produce a variety of technical documentation including articles, manuals, and reports. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Technical Communications or a related field, and at least 4-6 years of experience. Proficiency in Mad Cap Flare and MS Office suite is required, along with experience in documenting software and hardware products. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Mad Cap Flare and MS Office suite.
• Familiar with documenting software and hardware products.
• Able to take over as lead writer after shadowing.
• Experience with version control required.

Responsibilities

• Writes various technical articles, reports, and manuals.
• Coordinates display of graphics and document production.
• Relies on limited experience and judgment for planning.
• May lead and direct the work of others.

Skills

Mad Cap Flare

MS Office suite

DITA proficiency

Structured FrameMaker

Unstructured FrameMaker

Version control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communications or related field

Job description

About Collabera

Established in 1991, Collabera is one of the fastest growing end-to-end information technology services and solutions companies globally. As a half a billion dollar IT company, Collabera's client-centric business model, commitment to service excellence and Global Delivery Model enables its global 2000 and leading mid-market clients to deliver successfully in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

With over 8200 IT professionals globally, Collabera provides value-added onsite, offsite and offshore technology services and solutions to premier corporations. Over the past few years, Collabera has been awarded numerous accolades and Industry recognitions including.

• Collabera awarded Best Staffing Company to work for in 2012 by SIA.
• Collabera listed in GS 100 - recognized for excellence and maturity
• Collabera named among the Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses
• Collabera listed in GS 100 & ranked among top 10 service providers
• Collabera was ranked:
  • 32 in the Top 100 Large Businesses in the U.S
  • 18 in Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses in the U.S
  • 3 in the Top 100 Diversity Owned Businesses in New Jersey
  • 3 in the Top 100 Privately-held Businesses in New Jersey
  • 66th on FinTech 100
  • 35th among top private companies in New Jersey
• http://www.collabera.com/about_us/accolades.jsp

Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.

Job Description

Writes a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses. May be responsible for coordinating the display of graphics and the production of the document. Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Qualifications

• Contractor should be proficient in Mad Cap Flare and MS Office suite. DITA proficiency is helpful. Structured/unstructured FrameMaker proficiency is also helpful.
• Contractor should be familiar with documenting both software and hardware products; familiar with application infrastructure (e.g., BOMs).
• Contractor should be able to take over as a lead writer on a full project after shadowing existing writers.
• Contractor should have experience with version control.
• 4 year degree required in Technical Communications or related field.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.