Technical Writer

Eliassen Group; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k with company matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a Technical Writer for a remote, 18-month contract-to-hire engagement. You will produce compliant documentation for backend systems and mobile apps, collaborating with technical teams to capture requirements, author architecture and data-solution content, and contribute to Quality Management System documentation in a regulated setting.

The role involves standardizing writing processes, tailoring content for diverse stakeholders, and delivering clear visuals and

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of experience producing, editing, and proofreading technical software documentation.
• Experience in regulated environments and for internal/external audits.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear text and visuals for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe tools (Acrobat, FrameMaker, Illustrator).
• Experience with SDLC and Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong organization, time management, and prioritization across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner with technical implementation teams to define documentation needs and deliver clear, accurate technical content.
• Create, edit, and maintain documentation for backend components, backend systems, and mobile applications.
• Prepare and submit documents for Quality Management System compliance in a regulated environment.
• Standardize and simplify technical writing processes, procedures, and style guidelines.
• Improve documentation development lifecycle practices to enable efficient delivery of quality content.
• Assess audience needs and adjust tone and terminology for clarity.
• Conduct document reviews and gather stakeholder input for accuracy.
• Create data flow diagrams and technical illustrations.
• Author and manage documentation using GitHub-based workflows.

Skills

Technical Writing

Audiences & clarity

Editing & proofreading

SDLC/Agile

Time management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

GitHub

Jira

Confluence

Markdown

HTML

XML

VS Code

Eclipse

Atom

Jama Software

Job description

Technical Writer

Anywhere

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Technical/Proposal Writer

Industry: Life Sciences

Workplace Type: Remote

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -102026-109140

Date Posted: 10/19/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/8ftvBG

Description

Remote

Our client seeks a Technical Writer to produce clear, compliant documentation for backend systems and mobile applications. The role will collaborate with technical implementation teams to define document requirements and create high-quality content covering software and system architecture, design, product requirements, and data solutions. The writer will operate within a regulated environment, contribute to Quality Management System documentation, and drive process standardization and lifecycle improvements. The writer will tailor content to audience needs, facilitate stakeholder reviews, and develop technical diagrams. This is an 18-month contract-to-hire role. Work aligns to Pacific Time. A writing assessment will be required.

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $30.00 to $36.00/hr. w2

JN -102026-109140

Responsibilities

• Partner with technical implementation teams to define documentation needs and deliver clear, accurate technical content.
• Create, edit, and maintain documentation for backend components, backend systems, and mobile applications, including software and system architecture, design, product requirements, and data solutions.
• Prepare and submit documents required for Quality Management System compliance within a regulated environment.
• Standardize and simplify technical writing processes, procedures, and style guidelines.
• Improve documentation development lifecycle practices to enable efficient delivery of quality content.
• Assess audience needs and adjust tone and terminology for clarity and comprehension.
• Conduct document reviews, gather stakeholder input, and ensure technical accuracy.
• Create data flow diagrams, component diagrams, and related technical illustrations.
• Author and manage documentation using GitHub-based workflows.

Experience Requirements

• 3 to 5+ years of experience producing, editing, and proofreading technical software documentation.
• System-level understanding of how applications and backend systems work.
• Experience authoring documentation in regulated environments and for internal or external audits.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear text and visuals for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe tools such as Acrobat, FrameMaker, and Illustrator.
• Experience with SDLC and Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Markdown, HTML, XML, VS Code, Eclipse, Atom, Agile PLM, Oracle Cloud PLM, IBM Rational DOORS or Jama Software, GitHub, and GitLab.
• Strong organization, time management, and prioritization across multiple projects.
• High attention to detail and a collaborative attitude.
• Experience in medical devices, drug discovery, or pharmaceutical domains is preferred.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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