Cebu, Philippines

Technical Writer (Cebu)

 Job Description:

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Technical Writer with 3 to 5 years of experience in the IT industry. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of technical concepts and the ability to convert complex information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality manuals, guides, and technical content that support our IT products and services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Documentation Development: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including user manuals, installation guides, API references, and troubleshooting documentation.
  • Content Management: Organize and manage documentation libraries to ensure content is current, accurate, and easily accessible.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with developers, engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather information and understand technical aspects of the product.
  • Editing and Proofreading: Ensure documentation is grammatically correct, clear, complete, and consistent in style and terminology.
  • User-Focused Writing: Produce content that enhances user experience, making technical information easy to understand for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Research and Development: Stay informed on industry trends, tools, and best practices in technical writing and IT.
  • Training Material Creation: Develop supporting materials such as tutorials and training documents to help users utilize products effectively.
  • Feedback Integration: Incorporate user and stakeholder feedback to continually improve the quality and usability of documentation.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelors degree in Technical Writing, English, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years of technical writing experience, preferably within the IT or software development sectors.
  • Technical Proficiency: Experience with documentation tools (e.g., Adobe FrameMaker, MadCap Flare, Microsoft Office Suite), and content management systems.
  • Writing Excellence: Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical information.
  • Analytical Abilities: Strong understanding of technical concepts and ability to translate them into accessible documentation.
  • Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple documentation projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and emerging technologies.

Preferred Qualifications (Good to Have)

  • Certification in technical writing or a related field.
  Required Skills:

Content Management Proofreading Collaboration Manuals Usability Adaptability Attention To Detail User Experience Editing Communication Skills Software Development Developers Writing Integration Information Technology Computer Science Troubleshooting Materials Education Research Documentation Software Project Management Microsoft Office English Science Training Communication Management