Technical Writer Job Opening
Technical Writer
Optimus Technology
• Columbia, Maryland
Category: Technical Writer
Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project’s hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation. Creates code documentation for software; produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field, data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources.
Skills:
Skills:
Understands basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents
Assists in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
Gathers technical information, prepares written text
May maintain a current internal documentation library
Uses multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc
Understands basic concepts, responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
Responsible for preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
Responsible for preparing reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences
Works with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials
Coordinates layout and design of documents
Works on all phases of documentation