ZipRecruiter is hiring: Technical Writer in Lansing

Overview

Title: Senior Technical Writer

Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid)

Note: This is a W2 contract role – C2C & 3rd party candidates WILL NOT be considered

The Senior Technical Writer will work as a contract resource, creating technical documentation, including user documentation, how-to guides, integration guides, and application specifications.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities are not separated into a list in the original text; this section reflects the role description:

• Create technical documentation, including user documentation, how-to guides, integration guides, and application specifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical writing and editing in the software development industry, and 4+ years of experience in the financial industry
• 4+ years of experience developing online source documentation
• 4+ years of experience developing help manuals, training materials, and user guides
• 4+ years of experience maintaining documentation libraries and subscription lists
• 4+ years of experience ensuring appropriate control access/use of documentation materials
• 3+ years of experience working with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication skills; both written and spoken, with proficiency in the English
• Ability to communicate information effectively to business partners, technical staff, managers, and executives
• Able to identify, create, revise, and maintain documentation and templates
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Experience working with Azure DevOps / Jira
• Working knowledge of Systems Engineering Methodology (SEM) and Project Management Methodology (PMM)
• Experience working with state or federal government
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or other relevant field

Note: This is a W2 contract role – C2C & 3rd party candidates WILL NOT be considered