Technical Editor, AWS Certification Job at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Seattle

Description

The Certification Technical Editor (CTE) edits content for global audiences across all domains in the AWS certification product portfolio, which currently includes 12 certification exams administered to more than 550,000 global customers annually. The CTE accurately and independently edits content for all levels of certification exams, from entry-level foundational exams to highly specialized technical professional and specialty exams. The role ensures that AWS certification exams accurately measure candidate knowledge by maintaining clear, concise content that adheres to global English and psychometric standards, eliminating language barriers and testing artifacts. The CTE is skilled at editing content to meet global English standards, ensures exam content is inclusive, fair, and brand‑accurate, and applies assessment industry best practices throughout the exam lifecycle. The CTE also manages editorial processes, incorporates new technology and AI/ML automations, and serves as a guardian of AWS brand integrity.

Key job responsibilities

• Perform all levels of editing—copyediting, proofreading, fact checking, substantive content editing, and high‑level developmental editing—for exam questions, content guides, instructional presentations, blog posts, and process documents.
• Maintain clear, concise content that adheres to global English and psychometric standards to ensure exams measure candidate knowledge accurately.
• Implement process changes and incorporate new technology, including AI/ML automations, to improve editorial output and quality without compromising legal defensibility.
• Coordinate and drive discussions, gain alignment across teams for workflow revisions, and manage the editorial process throughout the exam lifecycle (JTA surveys, blueprints, guides, practice exams, high‑stakes content).
• Ensure exam content is clear, inclusive, and fair for a diverse global audience, and eliminate language barriers and testing artifacts.
• Serve as a guardian of AWS brand integrity, ensuring accurate description of services and technologies in all exam‑related content.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience communicating technical details verbally and in writing.
• Experience working proactively and independently, meeting deadlines, and delivering on projects and tasks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, English, Technical Writing, or a related field.
• 3+ years of designing and producing content for a technical audience, such as Software Engineers, System Administrators, or IT professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS or cloud technologies.
• Experience with AI/ML technologies.
• Background in educational assessment or exam development.
• Familiarity with psychometric statistics and item analysis.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.