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  • Our rapidly growing digital solutions company needs a detail-oriented Technical Writer in Irvine, CA to produce high-quality documentation that contributes to the overall success of our products. We are committed to providing innovative software to businesses across various industries and need someone who can clearly communicate complex technical information to a broad audience. **Scope of Work** Your main responsibility is to create and maintain technical documentation. This involves everything from detailed user manuals and API documentation to system guides and troubleshooting resources. You'll be working closely with our software engineers, product managers, and customer support teams to gather the necessary information and ensure accuracy. This means becoming familiar with our tech stack and development processes to get the necessary insights. Your aim is to write clear, concise, and user-friendly content that empowers our users to effectively utilize our products. We are not interested in writers who simply paraphrase technical notes - your core skill needs to be the ability to understand complex processes and create simple, accessible content for end users with diverse technical abilities. **Key Functions & Deliverables** * Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation sets, including user manuals, API documentation, and knowledge base articles. * Collaborate with subject matter experts to obtain an in-depth understanding of products and features. * Translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and user-friendly content. * Create tutorials, videos, and other supplementary content to support user understanding. * Ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, and up-to-date. * Participate in documentation reviews and incorporate feedback from stakeholders. * Manage documentation versions, updates, and revisions efficiently. * Contribute to the continuous improvement of documentation processes and standards. * Proactively identify documentation gaps and suggest solutions. **Required Experience & Skillset** * Proven experience as a Technical Writer with a strong portfolio of technical documentation. * Proficiency in writing clear, concise, and user-friendly technical content. * Deep understanding of software development lifecycle and documentation processes. * Familiarity with documentation tools and technologies such as MadCap Flare, Confluence, and Git. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. * Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality. * Basic understanding of SEO and content optimization practices related to technical content. **Perks & Culture** We have a generous suite of benefits and perks that reflects the value we place on our employees. These offerings are designed to ensure employees are well cared for, have room for growth, and feel comfortable in their everyday work environment. The following represents the best of these options: * Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, starting on your first day. * A competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience, because your expertise should be valued from day one. * Unlimited vacation, to encourage you to pursue your hobbies and decompress * A fully stocked kitchen, catered lunches, team-building events, because collaboration is key.
    Irvine, CA
    On-site & Remote
    Part-time / Contractor
    $30 - $40 per hour
    Technical Writing & Copywriting
    about 1 month ago
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