Technical Writer

Technical Writer Our Client, a global leader in delivering diverse Technologies is seeking a Technical Writer to support an application modernization initiative for a New Mexico state agency. This role will focus on transforming fragmented technical and business documentation into a clear, structured, and maintainable documentation system that supports development, QA, onboarding, and overall program execution. Responsibilities: - Assess existing documentation, including business requirements and developer wiki content, to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement. - Reorganize and standardize documentation into a clear, logical, and easy-to-navigate structure. - Translate system behavior, technical processes, and developer knowledge into clear, usable written documentation. - Document core application workflows and expected system behavior. - Create developer-focused documentation, including guidance on how the system works and how to safely implement changes. - Support QA efforts by documenting workflows, test considerations, and expected outcomes. - Improve the clarity and usability of technical and program artifacts, including statements of work, architecture documentation, and testing materials. - Establish documentation standards, templates, and best practices to support long-term consistency. - Support onboarding and knowledge transfer for new team members. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Elite Technical. Required Skills Required Skills: - 3-6 years of technical writing experience. - Experience working with existing, incomplete, or inconsistent documentation. - Demonstrated ability to structure and organize complex technical information in a clear and usable way. - Strong interviewing and information-gathering skills, especially when working with engineers and technical staff. - Ability to work effectively in environments with incomplete, changing, or evolving requirements. - Excellent written communication skills with a strong focus on clarity, conciseness, and usability. Preferred: - Experience documenting web applications or LAMP-based environments. - Familiarity with developer wikis, knowledge bases, or internal documentation platforms. - Exposure to QA or testing documentation. - Ability to read code, particularly in PHP or JavaScript. - Experience using diagramming tools such as Visio or Lucidchart. - Familiarity with application modernization or migration initiatives.bfb3568a-762b-4989-884b-a9682aa104ca