Technical Writer [79534] Job at Onward Search in Jersey City
Onward Search, Jersey City, NJ, United States, 07390
Overview
Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring a Technical Writer for an onsite role in Jersey City, New Jersey. This is a 6-month contract opportunity with a global financial institution.
In this role, you’ll join the Marketing team within the Corporate and Investment Banking group to deliver customer-centric print and digital marketing experiences. You’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining developer-facing content such as guides, specifications, and product documentation. Working closely with product managers, engineers, and designers, you’ll ensure all technical content is clear, concise, and user-friendly. Your work will help improve the developer experience through high-quality resources that support integration, troubleshooting, and training.
Compensation
- Base pay range: $52.00/hr - $60.00/hr
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain technical documentation, user guides, FAQs, and specifications.
- Translate complex technical details into clear, user-focused content.
- Develop training materials such as video scripts and webinar decks.
- Provide accurate documentation to support troubleshooting and product use.
- Review and update existing documentation to ensure quality and compliance.
- Work collaboratively while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- 3+ years of technical writing experience.
- Strong writing, research, and editing skills.
- Experience with Bitbucket and Open API (YAML, JSON).
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, WordPress, or Drupal.
- Knowledge of APIs, SDKs, and programming principles.
- Experience with markup languages (DITA, HTML, XML, CSS).
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel (Macros, Power Query).
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Life Insurance.
- 401(k) Program.
- eLearning & Ongoing Training.
- Education Reimbursement.
Job details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Contract
- Job function: Information Technology, Writing/Editing, and Quality Assurance