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Job Title : Technical Writer Job Description: Responsible for creating clear, concise, and accurate documentation that supports the product, services, and technologies. Your work will play a key role in enabling developers, and IT professionals to effectively use Microsofts tools and platforms. You will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, UX designers, and other stakeholders to ensure that our documentation is of the highest quality and meets the needs of our diverse audience. Key Responsibilities: Documentation Development: Write, edit, and maintain developer documentation, including user guides, API documentation, tutorials, installation guides, troubleshooting guides, and release notes. Collaboration: Work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), project managers, product teams, and cross-functional teams to gather the necessary information for documentation. Content Strategy: Develop and implement content strategies to improve the discoverability and usability of technical content. Developer-Centric Writing: Ensure that all documentation is dev-focused, clear, and accessible, addressing the need. Technical Accuracy: Validate and test product features to ensure the accuracy and relevancy of the documentation. Feedback and Improvement: Gather and analyze user feedback to continuously improve documentation quality and relevance. Innovation: Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices in technical writing. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, English, Computer Science, or a related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered. Experience: 2+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably in the software industry or with technical documentation. Technical Skills: Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., C#, Python, JavaScript) and cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS) is a plus. Writing Skills: Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with detailed understanding of Microsoft’s style guide and a strong attention to detail. Tools: Proficiency with documentation tools such as Markdown, Git, , Visual Studio Code, Azure DevOps and Microsoft Word and Presentation. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms. Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with API documentation and developer-focused content. Familiarity with UX writing principles. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies. Knowledge of localization and global content strategies. Relevant experience on Software development documentation, preferably developer centric. Comms: No MTI influence.
