Technical Writer (258650) Job at ASK Consulting in Santa Clara

"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".

Job Title: Technical Writer

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite 5 days/week)

Duration: 1 Month (possibility of extension depending on performance and team fit)

Schedule: M-F 8 AM- 5 PM (40 hrs/week)

Pay Rate Range: $40/hr - $43/hr

Job Description:

The PEAK team is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team. This role involves collaborating with experts to develop articles, guides, and comprehensive documentation for clients products and services. You will report to the Performance, Education, and Knowledge (PEAK) team within the global Customer Experience (CX) organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather technical information from experts and simplify complex details.
• Develop and maintain guides, specifications, best practices, support content, and more.
• Ensure technical accuracy and usability of content through research and labs.
• Establish and maintain templates, style guides, and standards.
• Review and edit content for grammar, style, and formatting.
• Provide support using WYSIWYG editors, XML Authoring (DITA), and ServiceNow.
• Manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with the team.
• Create structured content and manage version control within a DITA ecosystem.
• Troubleshoot and resolve DITA-related technical issues.
• Train colleagues on DITA best practices and tools.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to align documentation with training.

Education:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in writing, content creation, or communication.

Experience:

• 1+ years of technical writing experience.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with document formatting tools like WYSIWYG, HTML, and DITA.
• Proficiency with DITA environments and XML authoring tools.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Confluence/Jira, Google Suite, and Smartsheet.
• Experience with ServiceNow, Heretto CCMS, and Zoomin CDP.
• Background in networking/data storage.
• Experience with Knowledge-Centered Services (KCS).

Requirements:

• * Local candidates to Santa Clara, CA only onsite 5x per week

Manager Notes:

• Before proceeding with an interview, hiring team will shortlist candidates for a Writing Test. Candidate response should be submitted back to client within 24 hours. The hiring team will evaluate and proceed with interviews/decline candidates based on the results of the test.
• These contractors will play a crucial role in supporting our Knowledge Architect and the broader team by:
• Assisting with the cleanup and maturation of content within the DITA framework.
• Managing the influx of content requests to ensure timely and accurate documentation.
• Performing content audits and updates to align with our new structured content standards.
• Supporting ongoing post-conversion activities to maintain and improve the quality of our documentation.
• This additional support is essential to meet the increased demand, maintain the quality of our documentation, and achieve our goal of delivering a world-class documentation experience. By bolstering our team with skilled contract Technical Writers, we can successfully manage this critical phase of content cleanup and maturity.

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.