Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Technical Writer (Manila)
Job Description:
Job Description
We are seeking a talented and motivated Technical Writer with 3 to 5 years of experience in the IT industry. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of technical concepts and the ability to convert complex information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality manuals, guides, and technical content that support our IT products and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Documentation Development: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including user manuals, installation guides, API references, and troubleshooting documentation.
- Content Management: Organize and manage documentation libraries to ensure content is current, accurate, and easily accessible.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with developers, engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather information and understand technical aspects of the product.
- Editing and Proofreading: Ensure documentation is grammatically correct, clear, complete, and consistent in style and terminology.
- User-Focused Writing: Produce content that enhances user experience, making technical information easy to understand for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Research and Development: Stay informed on industry trends, tools, and best practices in technical writing and IT.
- Training Material Creation: Develop supporting materials such as tutorials and training documents to help users utilize products effectively.
- Feedback Integration: Incorporate user and stakeholder feedback to continually improve the quality and usability of documentation.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors degree in Technical Writing, English, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of technical writing experience, preferably within the IT or software development sectors.
- Technical Proficiency: Experience with documentation tools (e.g., Adobe FrameMaker, MadCap Flare, Microsoft Office Suite), and content management systems.
- Writing Excellence: Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical information.
- Analytical Abilities: Strong understanding of technical concepts and ability to translate them into accessible documentation.
- Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple documentation projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and emerging technologies.
Preferred Qualifications (Good to Have)
- Certification in technical writing or a related field.