Job Title: Technical Writer II

Location: Seattle, WA OR PST zone candidates (remote)

Duration: 6+ Months

Client:  AES Group

End Client: Starbucks

Rate: Based on Experience

Job Summary:

The Technical Writer will create and revise technical documents such as manuals, guides and other resources as needed.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

1.      Writes and edits procedural documentation such as user guides and manuals.

2.      Assesses the audience needs for whom the technical and procedural documentation is intended; adjusts tone and technical terms used to meet those needs and to ensure understanding.

3.      Follows standard authoring workflow processes and meets timelines and deadlines.

4.      Collaborates with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy.

5.      Publishes content to various endpoints (PDFs, images, some HTML/page editing and publishing).

6.      Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/ Abilities:

1.      Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

2.      Excellent writing and grammatical skills.

3.      Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

4.      Ability to present complex data in clear, concise text.

5.      Ability to meet deadlines and to work independently.

6.      Ability to edit and proofread work of colleagues.

7.      Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

8.      Proficient in HTML/XML language.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with DITA authoring language


• Experience publishing in RWS Docs (formerly called SDL Docs)