TEKsystems is hiring: Technical Writer (Non-IT) in Boston

Description:

Our client is seeking a Technical Writer to join their growing team in our Boston office. In this role, you will write user-friendly content that meets the needs of the target audience, turning insights language that sets our users up for success for their open source design system. You'll need to be both creative and self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, distributed environment. Your main responsibilities will be to research, outline, write, and edit new and existing content, working closely with various team members to understand project requirements.

Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field
2-4 years of industry experience as an effective technical writer
Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex topics
Previous experience writing documentation and procedural materials for multiple audiences
Superior written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
Experience working with engineering to improve user experience: design, UI, and help refine content and create visuals and diagrams for technical support content
Preferred Qualifications
Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, with an eye for prioritization
Firm understanding of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)
Previous software development experience
Certification through the Society for Technical Communicators
Experience using XML tools to create documentation