Software technical writer ( remote - contract)

Job Title: Software Technical Writer (Remote- Contract )

Industry: Information Technology

Location: Anywhere in Nigeria

Job Summary: We are looking for a Technical Writer who will be responsible for generating innovative ideas for content while working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. He/she will research about the products, services, technology or concepts to be documented.

Responsibilities:

• Research, outline, write, and edit content, working closely with various departments to understand project requirements

• Gather information from subject-matter experts and develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation

• Work with development and support leads to identify documentation repositories, revise and edit, and determine best solutions for data compilation and centralized storage

• Research, create, and maintain information architecture templates that adhere to organizational and legal standards and allow for easy data migration

• Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, with consistent voice across all documentation

• Develop comprehensive documentation that meets organizational standards

• Gain deep understanding of products and services, and translate complex information into simple, polished, engaging content

• Write user-friendly content that meets the needs of target audience, turning insights into language for user success

• Develop and maintain detailed database of reference materials, including research, usability tests, and design specifications

• Evaluate current content and develop innovative methods for improvement.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Computer Science or any field.

• 2 to 3 years of working experience in technical writing of software documentation

• Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to detail

• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures

• Excellent written skills in English

• Must know javascript, reactjs, nodejs, mysql and mongoDB.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Basic familiarity with the SDLC and software development

• Understand and explain complex technical concepts

• Strong research and analytical skills

• Ability to undertake multiple projects and deliver on tight deadlines

• Excellent technical writing skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Solid grip on documentation publishing software such as Zendesk Guide, Camtasia, SnagIt, and other software

Salary: N100,000

Method of Application:

Interested persons should send their cv’s using the job title as the subject of their email to odixcityconsulting@gmail.com

Job Type: Contract

Salary: ₦95,000.00 - ₦100,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lagos: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Which of the applications are you good with? Javascript, nodejs, express js, reactjs, mongoDB, css, python, PHP, MySQL.

Experience:

• Software technical writing: 2 years (Required)