Software Technical Writer - III

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Software Technical Writer for an opportunity in Hillsboro, OR!

Position Title: Technician: Software Technical Writer

Location: 2111 Northeast 25th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124 - Remote

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 10+ months contract with possible extension

Job Type: FULL TIME 40 hours a week, CONTRACT, ONSITE

Pay Range: [$55.00/hr] - [$60.00s/hr]

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

• Creates documentation for software products to ensure users have the understanding and information needed to accomplish their goals at each stage of their journey.

Responsibilities:

• Author, maintain, and improve high-quality documentation, including user guides, Application Programming Interface (API) references, tutorials, and technical articles for various product lifecycle stages, from adoption and onboarding to advanced use cases.
• Develop visual aids, diagrams, and examples to enhance comprehension of technical concepts.
• Proactively identify gaps in documentation and develop strategies to improve clarity, accuracy, and completeness.
• Work with team members to help them make effective documentation contributions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align documentation with product goals and user needs.

Requirements - SOP Technical Writing:

• Proven experience as a technical writer, preferably in a product or developer-focused role.
• Solid engineering or software development background, with the ability to understand APIs, SDKs, and developer tools.
• Experience with markdown is a must, and RST markup languages, with frameworks for documentation generation such as Sphinx and Swagger and working with Git.
• Demonstrated expertise in simplifying complex technical information into user-friendly content.
• Strong collaboration skills with a track record of working with engineers, product managers, and marketing teams.
• Familiarity with content management and operations best practices.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 234778 when responding to this ad.

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