Technical Writer (Multi-Cloud Documentation Specialist)

Job Title: Technical Writer (Multi-Cloud Documentation Specialist)

Location:

Boston Area (Quincy preferred; Austin may be considered)
Work Model:

Onsite 4 days/week
Duration:

6+ months contract

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer with strong multi-cloud knowledge to create high-quality, structured, and scalable documentation. This role will focus on documenting cloud platforms, architectural patterns, and best practices across AWS and Azure environments, with an emphasis on clarity for both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for multi-cloud environments (AWS & Azure)
Create detailed documentation for

Azure services , including

Azure Cosmos DB , and define reusable multi-pattern documentation frameworks aligned with enterprise standards
Produce clear

guardrails and governance documentation

for cloud services (security, compliance, architecture standards)
Write and maintain:

README files
High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) documentation
Internal and external-facing technical documents

Document infrastructure components such as

Virtual Machines (VMs) , highlighting differences and best practices between AWS and Azure
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and product teams to translate complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand documentation
Support both

horizontal (cross-platform)

and

vertical (domain-specific)

documentation initiatives
Ensure documentation consistency, versioning, and adherence to organizational standards
Required Skills & Qualifications

Proven experience as a Technical Writer in cloud or infrastructure environments
Strong understanding of

multi-cloud platforms , especially AWS and Azure
Hands-on experience documenting

Azure services (e.g., Azure Cosmos DB)
Familiarity with cloud architecture concepts including high availability, scalability, and resiliency
Experience creating governance frameworks, guardrails, and best practice documentation
Ability to document differences across cloud providers (e.g., AWS vs Azure VM architectures)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with engineering and architecture teams in Agile environments
Preferred Qualifications

Experience in financial services or enterprise environments (e.g., asset management firms)
Familiarity with documentation tools (Confluence, Markdown, Git, etc.)
Exposure to cloud security and compliance standards
Key Deliverables

Multi-cloud architecture documentation (AWS & Azure)
Azure service documentation (including Cosmos DB patterns)
Guardrails and governance documentation
High availability and infrastructure documentation

Internal and external technical content