Technical Writer 3

The client is seeking a Technical Writer for a cloud-based software development project with the initial phase currently in progress.
The Technical Writer will provide written product for technical and non-technical audiences in support of an Agile development team, to include but not limited to user guides, API documents, and release notes.
 
Applicants will submit a writing sample with their application.

Skill	Required / Desired	Amount	Experience
5 years’ experience creating software documentation (user guides, API documents, release notes, etc.)	Required	5	Years
Ability to tailor content for both technical and non-technical audiences	Required	5	Years
Proficiency in organizing complex technical information clearly and logically	Required	5	Years
Expert in the use of MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, or similar tools	Required	5	Years
Knowledge of Markdown, HTML/CSS	Required	5	Years
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, SnagIT, or similar tools for visuals	Required	5	Years
Experience with Git or other version control systems at the contributor or read only level and documentation platforms such as GitBook	Required	5	Years
Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology	Required	5	Years
Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and software architecture concepts	Required	5	Years
Ability to read code snippets	Required	5	Years
Excellent grammar, clarity and attention to detail in written products	Required	5	Years
Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information	Required	5	Years
Strong versioning and documentation review practices	Required	5	Years
Experience writing for software products (SaaS, desktop, or mobile)	Required	5	Years
Experience with UX writing highly desirable	Highly desired	5	Years
Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart, Draw.io, etc.) highly desired	Required	5	Years

 

Question 1	Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?
Question 2	Please list candidate's email address.
Question 3	In what City and State is your candidate currently located?
Question 4	Please make sure to add a writing sample with your submittal. It can be in a separate document from the resume.