Technical Writer

Title: Technical Writer

Location: Roseville, CA

Duration : 6+Months contract

Rate : $Open

Essential Job Functions:

• IT background required to create, compile, and deliver more complex system/software developmental documentation packages including, but not limited to narratives, logic diagrams, input and output samples, input preparation instructions, job setup information, etc., from technical project team inputs, system requirements analysis, system design specifications, technical system design, technical procedure development, configuration control requirements, test and training specifications, and programming notes.
• Assists in creating project plan, etc. for completing documentation.
• Researches, writes, edits, and proofreads more complex technical data for use in documents or sections of documents such as manuals, procedures and specifications to provide clients with information regarding technical areas in a less technical way.
• Assists in establishing style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations to meet business needs.
• Interviews programmers, engineers, developers, and other technical personnel;. Reads previous documentation and design notes, and uses computer based training or company technical products to gather and research technical information for use in more complex documentation.
• Writes, organizes, enters and compiles more complex online help files to support end users.
• Ensures documents and manuals are completed and submitted in a timely manner.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, technical writing or related field preferred
• Three or more years of technical writing experience
• Experience working with desktop publishing, word processing, and on-line documentation software
• Experience working with industry writing style such as grammar, sentence form, and structure
• Experience working with company software products

Other Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills
• Personal computer and business solutions software skills
• Good proofreading and editing skills
• Ability to convert technical knowledge into easily understood terms
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Work Environment:

• Office environment in Roseville, CA

Note: Kindly please send your updated resume to arunachalam.m@two95intl.com and include your rate/salary requirement along with your contact details with a suitable time when we can reach you. If you know of anyone in your sphere of contacts, who would be a perfect match for this job then, we would appreciate if you can forward this posting to them with a copy to us.