Full-Time Technical Writer
DNAnexus is hiring a remote Full-Time Technical Writer. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting Prague, Czech Republic based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Are you passionate about creating truly engaging and easy-to-use technical documentation? We are seeking a Technical Writer to join our team. This role focuses on designing, developing, and editing technical content.
This role requires someone who enjoys documenting and writing technical material in a user-friendly way. A strong understanding of user personas, their needs, and technical expertise is critical to create effective user-focused material.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with product managers, engineers, UX designers, and end users to define necessary documentation and training materials, and target audiences.
- Writing and editing documentation and training materials (tutorials, API reference docs, developer's guides).
- Working with subject matter experts to incorporate technical/scientific information into documentation.
- Coordinating with subject matter experts and product team partners for timely, high-quality content.
- Organizing information architecture for easy user access and comprehension.
- Standardizing style and terminology across all documentation.
Required Skills/Experience:
- B.S. or higher in technical writing, instructional design, biology, computer science, or other STEM field, or equivalent software technical writing experience.
- 3-5+ years relevant work experience and a portfolio of writing samples.
- Strong technical understanding of platforms like AWS, Oracle, Snowflake, Teradata, Redshift, SQL Server.
- Ability to work well with technical subject matter experts (engineers, product managers, etc.).
- Experience writing user-facing technical API documentation.
- Ability to structure content for maintainability and reusability.
- Detail-oriented work style.
- Ability to work independently, plan, and execute deliverables.
- Familiarity with version control documentation software (e.g., Gitbook).
- Familiarity with screen recording and video production (a plus).