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lation material, release documentation, design documentation, test cases and more
Understand , analyse the software modules/ product offerings and fill any gaps in existing documentation
Obtain appropriate information from subject matter experts and establish reproducible method for generating clear and concise documentation in accordance with professional standards
Establish and evaluate effective document presentation methods
Actively participate in daily Scrum stand-up meetings, regular planning and review meetings
Job Characteristics
Technical:
Strong skills in content editing, proof reading and publishing
Passionate about learning new technologies.
Proficient with advanced Microsoft Word
Experience with AsciiDocs or Markdown-based documentation systems. Familiarity with static site generators to build docs-as-code content (such as Antora, Jekyll, MkDocs, etc.)
Able to recognize errors and opportunities for developmental improvement in a variety of information deliverables
Strong skills at researching and leveraging information architecture principles to create a content structure that supports a wide variety of information types and deliverables
Clear understanding of Lean/Agile/XP software development processes, their application to projects, and how to drive information development in these processes
Knowledge of core technical communication concepts, such as topic-based authoring, minimalism, task-oriented design, single-sourcing
Able to communicate complex issues in both a technical and non-technical manner.
Able to work independently to understand new concepts.
Strong analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail
Business:
Understanding and prior experience with software solution documentation domain Excellent skills in the process of breaking down software processes / solutions into tasks necessary to the targeted user and effectively crating documentation for the implementation team
Excellent ability to manage the activities of a writing project: accurately estimate scope and time, create and work to deadlines, take multiple variables (including other functional areas) into account when setting a schedule
Leadership/Personal Attributes:
Able to collaborate with subject matter experts
Proactively identifies and removes project obstacles or barriers on behalf of the team
Takes initiative, shares knowledge, establishing trust, credibility, and goodwill
Constantly thinking critically about the task at hand and maintaining an understanding of the problem in the bigger picture
Effectively manages risk and weighs the pros and cons of important decisions that affect multiple team members.
Education Qualification
Bachelor's Degree + Experience in technical writing and/or technical documentation for complex software systems with 3 to 5 years of experience
Engineering degree and prior experience of developing enterprise level software documentation would be an added advantage.
Proven experience in a highly technical field, such as software development, computer science, or engineering
Excellent understanding of the principles for effective technical writing
Effective communicator, both written and verbal
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent knowledge of documenting software products
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes