Our client is looking for an outstanding technical writer for their Foundational Web Services team. As a technical writer, you will create and publish technical documentation for the technology platform, including developer’s guides and detailed API documentation. Successful past delivery of developer-oriented technical documentation for a programming platform is required. Must have experience writing documentation for APIs, SDKs, components, and tools. Your documentation will be used by internal software developers and external 3rd parties building applications on the platform. This position requires precise documentation and clear communication and presentation skills, along with a solid understanding of software engineering. The ability to create and document code in Perl, C++, PHP, and Java is required because you must quickly understand the complexity of our systems, create sample applications that demonstrate individual components of the system, and share this information with others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop & deliver documentation for the Foundational Web Services platform
- Develop content re-use and single-sourcing strategies
- Help evaluate and select tools and technologies for the technical publications team
Qualifications:
- 4+ years in a writing or lead writing role
- Proven ability to work with developers and write for a developer audience
- Experience working with a programming language such as Java, C#, or C++ is essential
- Proven experience designing documentation for software APIs
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills
- Passion to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Experience with XML-based publishing systems
- Some experience with web services and related technologies a plus
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $45 to $50 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
Client Description
Want to work for one of the fastest growing and most admired companies in the world?
Founded in 1995 this client of Aquent's has grown to one of the largest tech companies in the world. Driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that transform the way their customers live their lives and run their businesses. Come join them and work in a place that values innovation, creativity and leadership.
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Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.