Technical Writer: Clear, Accessible Tech Documentation

Basata; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Basata is seeking a motivated Technical Writer to transform complex ideas into clear documentation in a fast-growing environment. You will collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information and translate it into practical guides, manuals, and knowledge base articles.

You will organize documentation repositories, maintain version control, and ensure consistency with style guides while editing and proofreading content for accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience as a Technical Writer in a technical or IT environment.
• Strong ability to write clear and concise technical documentation.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with documentation tools (Microsoft Office, Confluence, Markdown).
• Excellent editing, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and structured information presentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information and understand technical concepts.
• Create clear, concise, and well-structured technical documentation, including guides, manuals, procedures, and knowledge base articles.
• Translate complex technical information into easily understandable language for end-users and technical staff.
• Organize and maintain documentation repositories, ensuring accessibility and version control.
• Edit and proofread technical documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to style guides.
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather feedback and improve documentation based on user needs.
• Stay updated with technological changes to ensure documentation remains relevant.

Skills

Excellent writing

Audience adaptation

Collaboration

Editing/proofreading

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Technical Writing/CS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Confluence

Markdown

Job description

Basata is seeking a motivated Technical Writer to transform complex ideas into clear documentation in a fast-growing environment. You will collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information and translate it into practical guides, manuals, and knowledge base articles.

You will organize documentation repositories, maintain version control, and ensure consistency with style guides while editing and proofreading content for accuracy.