Senior Technical Author
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Author to join our team.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Author to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation for our products/services. The Senior Technical Author will work closely with cross-functional teams including product development, engineering, marketing, and customer support to ensure accuracy, clarity, and usability of documentation.
The Role:
- Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including user manuals, installation guides, API documentation, release notes, and online help systems.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather information and ensure accuracy of technical content.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and easy-to-understand documentation for a diverse audience.
- Review and edit documentation for grammar, clarity, consistency, and adherence to company standards.
- Manage documentation projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to deadlines.
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve documentation processes and standards.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather feedback and incorporate changes to documentation based on user needs and product updates.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior technical authors as needed.
- Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
- Support the Company’s compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice.
Candidate Profile:
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Proven experience technical author or technical writer, preferably in electronics or software industry.
- Proficiency with documentation tools such as Adobe FrameMaker, MadCap Flare, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher and Confluence.
- Strong understanding of technical concepts and ability to quickly grasp new technologies.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with Agile development methodologies is a plus.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and content management systems (e.g., SharePoint) is preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams.
If you are a talented technical author with a passion for creating clear and concise documentation, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us drive innovation and excellence in technical documentation!
- Department
- Project Management
- Role
- Senior Technical Author
- Locations
- Cottenham
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Remote status
- Hybrid remote
Cottenham
Our Benefits
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25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
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Workplace pension, matched up to 6%.
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Onsite occupational health.
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Digital GP service
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Private Medical Insurance.
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Employee assistance programme.
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Income protection.
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Life assurance.
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Cycle to work scheme.
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Hybrid working (dependent on role).
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Discounted shopping.
Senior Technical Author
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Technical Author to join our team.
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