What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer - Hybrid position at MVK TECH?
(ELECT) is seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer with proven experience in developing clear, concise, user-friendly documentation for complex technical products.
Must be able to work a hybrid schedule.
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, or a related field. Required 5 Years
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- Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical writing, preferably in a government or technology environment. Required 5 Years
- Expert in the use of MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, or similar tools. 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 or similar. 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 written and verbal communication skills, clarity and attention to detail in written products. Required 5 Years
- Experience creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation including manuals, user guides, standard operating procedure, and etc. Required 5 Years
- Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information. Required 5 Years
- Experience with government documentation and standards and accessibility compliance. Highly desired 5 Years
- Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart, Draw.io, etc.) highly desired. Highly desired 5 Years
- Basic knowledge of programming languages or IT systems. Highly desired 5 Years
- Experience with UX writing is highly desirable. Highly desired 5 Years
- Knowledge of programming languages, such as Markdown and HTML/CSS. Highly desired 5 Years
- Experience writing for software products. (SaaS, desktop, or mobile) Highly desired 5 Years
Duties and Responsibilities
- Translate complex concepts into clear, concise and accessible language for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Manage multiple documentation projects and meet established deadlines.
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and subject matter experts to provide a 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.
- Maintain strong version control and documentation review practices.
- Ensure documentation complies with agency standards, accessibility requirements, and formatting guidelines.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $30