Technical Writer - Quincy, MA

AHU Technologies Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AHU Technologies Inc is seeking a Technical Writer for their Washington, DC office. This role focuses on software documentation and SharePoint management, requiring proven experience in technical writing and familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools.

The ideal candidate will gather information from experts, create user guides, and implement content management best practices. This position lasts for 6 months with the possibility of extension, operating onsite four days a week at 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Proven technical writing experience for software products.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Hands-on experience with SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Gather information from subject matter experts.
• Create and update user guides and training materials.
• Implement content management best practices.

Skills

Technical writing experience

Experience with Microsoft 365 tools

SharePoint authoring/admin experience

Visual design proficiency

Job description

Job Description

• Works directly with system analysts and programmers to write and edit program and system documentation, user manuals, training courses, and procedures.
• Conducts research about product by interviewing subject matter experts, reviewing existing documentation, and using the application.
• Authors end-user documentation. Edits documentation projects, including copy, pre-press and accuracy editing.
• Follows through on documentation project to completion, including client signoff, production and archival.
• Having 3-6 years experience.

Role: Technical Writer (User Guides & SharePoint)

Duration: 6 months (extension likely)

Location: Onsite 4 days/week (EST), 40 hrs/week

Project: Software documentation & SharePoint management

Key Requirements:

• Proven technical writing experience for software products
• Experience with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, OneDrive, Power Automate)
• Hands‑on SharePoint authoring/admin experience
• Ability to simplify complex concepts for non-technical audiences
• Visual design proficiency (diagrams, screenshots, flowcharts)

Responsibilities:

• Gather information from subject matter experts
• Create and update user guides, help articles, and training materials (including videos)
• Manage and organize documentation in SharePoint
• Implement content management best practices (versioning, taxonomy)
• Edit and proofread for clarity and consistency
• Review new features/releases for documentation accuracy