Technical Writer

1 month ago


Boston, United States Ursus, Inc. Full time

JOB TITLE: Technical Writer III - Software

LOCATION: Hybrid in Boston, MA

DURATION: 6 month contract

PAY RANGE: $38-48/hour


TOP 3 SKILLS:

  • 4+ years in a writing or lead writing role
  • Experience working with a programming language such as Java, C#, or C++ is essential
  • Proven experience designing documentation for software APIs


Job Description:

Our client is looking for an outstanding technical writer for the Foundational Web Services team. As a technical writer, you will create and publish technical documentation for the client's technology platform, including developer's guides and detailed API documentation.


Successful past delivery of developer-oriented technical documentation for a programming platform is required. Must have experience writing documentation for APIs, SDKs, components, and tools. Your documentation will be used by internal software developers and external 3rd parties building applications on the platform.


This position requires precise documentation and clear communication and presentation skills, along with a solid understanding of software engineering. The ability to create and document code in Perl, C++, PHP, and Java is required because you must quickly understand the complexity of our systems, create sample applications that demonstrate individual components of the system, and share this information with others.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop & deliver documentation for the Foundational Web Services platform
  • Develop content re-use and single-sourcing strategies
  • Help evaluate and select tools and technologies for the technical publications team


Qualifications:

  • 4+ years in a writing or lead writing role
  • Proven ability to work with developers and write for a developer audience
  • Experience working with a programming language such as Java, C#, or C++ is essential
  • Proven experience designing documentation for software APIs
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Passion to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
  • Experience with XML-based publishing systems
  • Some experience with web services and related technologies a plus


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