Technical Writer for User-Centric Software Docs

Vant4ge; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vant4ge, a mission-driven tech firm, is seeking a Technical Writer to create high-quality software documentation that guides users and developers. You will collaborate with developers, quality engineers, product managers, and usability experts to improve our products' usability and adoption.

You will produce user guides, UI text, online help and tutorials; ensure content is clear, accurate and well-structured; and help shape our information architecture for reuse and single-sourcing across

Qualifications

• Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation
• Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to detail
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic familiarity with the SDLC and software development
• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements
• Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience
• Write easy-to-understand user interface text, online help and developer guides
• Create tutorials to help end-users use a variety of applications
• Analyze existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities
• Create and maintain the information architecture

Skills

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Conceptual understanding

Self-starting

Education

University degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vant4ge, a mission-driven tech firm, is seeking a Technical Writer to create high-quality software documentation that guides users and developers. You will collaborate with developers, quality engineers, product managers, and usability experts to improve our products' usability and adoption.

You will produce user guides, UI text, online help and tutorials; ensure content is clear, accurate and well-structured; and help shape our information architecture for reuse and single-sourcing across