The healthcare industry is rapidly evolving, and we need sharp minds to help us communicate the vital role our technology plays in modern medicine. As a Technical Writer Contractor in Portland, OR, your mission is to transform complex technical data into clear, concise, and accessible documentation for our users, partners, and internal teams. We are seeking a contractor with a proven history of working with software documentation, API documentation, and knowledge base articles, preferably within the healthcare sector.
What You'll Do
- Craft comprehensive documentation suites for our existing and upcoming products.
- Create detailed API documentation and developer tutorials, helping engineers build with our technologies.
- Collaborate directly with subject matter experts, product managers, and engineers to grasp product features and functionalities deeply.
- Turn detailed technical specifications into easy-to-understand guides.
- Develop and maintain our online knowledge base, including FAQs, troubleshooting guides, and how-to articles.
- Use data analytics to assess the effectiveness of documentation and refine strategies for enhancement.
- Ensure adherence to document governance practices.
- Perform testing on internal content and tools to highlight areas of concern and drive improvements in workflow and delivery.
- Write software testing procedures, manage defects, and oversee QA activities across programs.
- Act as a team lead in cross-functional efforts on testing and requirements definition.
Core Qualifications
- Professional journey in technical writing, information technology, or related field.
- Practical mastery of document tools and content management systems. Experience with Confluence and other similar tools highly desirable.
- Skill cultivation in creating API documentation and developer-focused content.
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
- Remarkable critical thinking skills.
- Excellent collaborative capabilities, working successfully with team members across departments.
- An intellectual foundation built on communications or technology.
- A detailed orientation towards data interpretation, and problem-solving.
- The ability to explain complex topics simply.
Contract Perks & Compensation
As a Contractor, we provide access to numerous online resources, skill development classes, and opportunities to network with industry experts.
- Comprehensive access to technical libraries and reference materials.
- Opportunities for continual skills enhancement in emerging technologies.
- A highly supportive, interdisciplinary team.
- Compensation is between $45 and $65 per hour, dependent upon experience and qualifications. We look to hire contractors as soon as possible.
- Fully remote option.