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Technical Writer 2 (Remote)

DivIHN Integration
6 days ago
Remote
$39 - $42 USD hourly
Copywriting
For further inquiries regarding the following opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist Hema at (630)-847-0275
Title: Technical Writer 2 (Remote)
Location: Remote
Duration: 18 Months with the possibility of an extension and conversion to a Full-Time position.
Schedule :8 AM PST - 5PM PST
Travel Required: 0 – 25%
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered
Description:
The main function of a Technical Writer is to write technical materials, such as equipment materials, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. A typical technical writer is responsible for organizing, editing and maintaining technical records and files.
  • Looking for someone who has overall system-level understanding.
  • Technical writing experience for backend components, backend systems, and end-to-end systems.
  • Strong technical documentation and writing skills.
  • Ability to review, understand, and explain technical documents.
  • Comfortable creating documentation, potentially using GitHub and related documentation tools.
  • Good attention to detail and the ability to work with existing technical documentation.
  • End-to-end understanding of front-end and back-end systems and how components interact.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.
  • Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
  • Confer with client to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.
Where you Come in:
  • As a Technical Writer, you will work with the technical implementation teams to understand the product document requirements and be responsible for creating, and editing high-quality technical documentation, and detailing software and data solutions for mobile applications, including software and system architecture, design, and product requirements.
  • You will assist in the creation and submission of documentation required for compliance with our Quality Management System.
  • You will assist in establishing and continuously improving the standardization and simplification of technical writing processes, procedures, and style guidelines.
  • You will contribute to and create documentation development lifecycle improvements that enable the efficient delivery of quality documentation content across the organization.
  • You will assess the audience needs for whom the technical and procedural documentation is intended; adjusting tone and technical terms used to meet those needs and to ensure understanding.
  • You will conduct document reviews and collect input from stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of the technical documentation.
  • You will create data flow diagrams, component diagrams, and similar technical illustrations.
What Makes you Successful:
  • You possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related degree
  • You have a solid understanding of technical details and the ability to write the documents required for internal and external auditors.
  • You bring 5+ years of proven experience producing, editing, and proofreading technical software documentation including converting and translating technical instructions and information into content intended for a variety of audiences and levels.
  • You have proven ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and illustrations to wide-ranging audiences.
  • You have excellent English language skills (writing, reading, and listening).
  • You are highly proficient with the Microsoft Office suite.
  • You have experience with the SDLC and Agile software development methodologies including Scrum and Kanban.
  • You are proficient with Adobe tools (Acrobat, Framemaker, Illustrator, etc.).
  • You have experience with eQMS Systems, particularly documentation and change management processes.
  • You have proven ability to organize and manage your workload and time while handling multiple projects simultaneously, with an eye for prioritization.
  • You exhibit a high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  • You can approach the role with a can-do, collaborative, and positive attitude.
  • You have experience in Medical Devices, Drug Discovery, and Pharmaceutical
  • You have an understanding of tools such as Jira, Confluence, Markdown, HTML, XML, VS Code, Eclipse, Atom, Agile PLM, Oracle Cloud PLM, IBM Rational DOORS/Jama Software, GitHub, GitLab

Candidate Requirements:

  • Must be self-driven, work independently, take ownership, and require minimal supervision.
  • Experience with end-to-end systems and application architecture.
Tools used by team:
  • Ketryx, GitHub, Cloud PLM; the team is migrating its document-control processes
Required Skills
  • Agile, Scrum. Jira
  • Technical understanding on backend systems
Preferred Skills (nice to have)
  • Doc control
  • Ketryx
Software Skills Required:
  • Mobile app software.
  • Backend systems understanding,
Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree+ in data/software engineering or in a technical field such as computer science or english, journalism,, Degree is not mandatory if the candidate has strong technical skills.   
Years of experience:
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 2-5 years related experience or Master's degree and 0-2 years' equivalent experience.
  • Experience in in creating documentation for a technical audience. Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills. Ability to read some programming code. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Industry:
  • Pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated industry experience is preferred but not mandatory.
Interview :
  • 3 Rounds (Combination)
  • Panel 1
  • Panel 2
  • Final Interview
  • Web Conference (Zoom/ TEAMs)