Technical Writer (40 Hours/Week)

Compose.ly

  • USA
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Thanks for your interest in applying for this role! This is a remote position open to applicants based in the United States.Please also complete our grammar and writing assessment at . Incomplete applications will not be considered.Job DescriptionCompose.ly has partnered as an exclusive recruiter with a growing fintech solutions provider seeking a technical writer working alongside their in-house team in a full-time capacity. Our client is looking to hire a writer on a temporary basis, with the possibility of extending the contract.Our client needs a seasoned technical writer to work alongside their development team and other relevant stakeholders to create, maintain, and publish articles in their knowledge base.This role is for you if you…
  • Have experience managing the buildout of knowledge bases, user onboarding guides, and/or other software documentation for SaaS products.
  • Have extensive knowledge of UI/UX terminology.
  • Know when collaboration is necessary and when independent work should suffice.
  • Have strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Can communicate and collaborate professionally and efficiently within a remote environment.
Responsibilities
  • Creating and maintaining content in the client's knowledge base, communicating complex technical details to audiences of varying technical knowledge, from C-suite executives to core developers.
  • Collaborate closely with client's developers, tech integration teams, and other internal stakeholders in order to proactively build out documentation in tandem with product development.
Skills and qualifications
  • Technical bachelor's degree or higher (in technical communications, computer science, or similar field)
  • 2+ years of technical writing experience
  • Basic understanding of code structure and style
  • Ability to read Java and Go code
  • Familiarity with the mechanics of data structures and how they affect app development
  • Proficiency in written English (US spelling and grammar conventions)
  • Successful completion of our grammar, spelling, and writing assessments
  • Ability to work in the US time zones
Preferred qualifications
  • 2+ years of coding experience (Java and Go preferred)
  • A technical master's or PhD (in technical communications, computer science, or similar field)
  • Any additional coding or technical writing certifications
About our clientOur client maintains a fintech ecosystem enabling seamless access, frictionless investing, and investor education for clients of many shapes and sizes, providing scalable solutions that fuel innovation for hundreds of today's market leaders and change makers.About Compose.lyCompose.ly is a content creation platform that pairs small, mid-size, and enterprise-level organizations with vetted freelance writers. We pride ourselves on creating high-quality, SEO-friendly content that drives tangible ROI.

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