Technical Writer

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Writer to join a global social media brand

Role:Documentation Engineer/ Technical Writer

Location: London- Hybrid Role

Duration: 6 months

Seeking a Documentation Engineer / Technical Writer to document industry-leading software and technology for developers around the world. Our Client’s team teaches some of the world’s most brilliant engineers how to build incredibly complex applications and experiences. Ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of effectively capturing and communicating technical concepts related to software development procedures.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain documentation and related development materials for tools, products and platforms that form the typical flows of software development
• Work closely with engineering, product, and support teams to ensure quality and accuracy of content.
• Design, draft, and edit technical and process documentation.
• Support multiple programming languages and development platforms.
• Create and maintain code samples and sample applications, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience authoring complex technical documentation for an engineering audience.
• Experience with SDK or API documentation for a technical audience.
• Experience working with markdown content formatting.
• Experience interpreting example code so that it can be explained to users.
• Experience using source control to manage and publish content.
• Established record of project ownership, project management, and self-direction.
• Experience collaborating effectively across multiple teams and competing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science or English or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity with game engine development (Unity, Unreal Engine), web development, or Android development.
• Familiarity with software infrastructure concepts and technologies.