Technical Writer (contract)

Microsoft; Redmond (WA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Technical Writer for a 3-month contract role focusing on technical documentation for IT professionals. The ideal candidate will create high-quality content that addresses data security and compliance, and collaborate closely with various stakeholders. Applicants should have solid technical writing experience and be proficient in tools like markdown and GitHub.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in technical writing.
• Understanding of programming code.
• Proven ability to create documentation for a technical audience.

Responsibilities

• Create documentation for IT professionals focusing on data security features.
• Collaborate with teams to develop content.
• Update existing content for accuracy.

Skills

Technical Writing

Communication

Critical Thinking

Markdown

GitHub

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Technical Writer (Contract)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Summary

The team is looking for an experienced technical writer. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creating technical documentation for IT professionals and administrators, particularly for enterprise software products. The primary focus of this role will be on writing IT/admin content, with potential involvement in developer content related to APIs and SDKs. The selected candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to produce high-quality content for data security and compliance risk management features within Microsoft Purview.

Job Responsibilities

• Create technical documentation for IT professionals/administrators, focusing on data security and compliance risk management features.
• Collaborate with FTE writers, product managers, marketing teams, and other stakeholders to plan and develop content.
• Update existing content as needed to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Potentially engage in developer content writing related to APIs and SDKs.
  
  

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in technical writing.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, English, journalism, or communications.
• Previous experience creating content using markdown and GitHub is preferred.
• Previous experience documenting Microsoft enterprise products or services such as SharePoint, Teams, Exchange, Microsoft 365, or Azure OR previous experience documenting enterprise privacy or data security products are preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in creating documentation for a technical audience.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend programming code.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  
  

Additional Details

• Location: Remote
• Duration: 3 Months
• Pay Range: $48.50 - 55 per hour
• Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
  
  

chAGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veterans). We will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.