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Technical Writer

Randstad Technologies

Posted 4 days ago, valid for 20 days

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Information & Technology Technical Writer position is based in Edinburgh and is a fixed-term contract for 6 weeks.
The role requires a solid background in technical writing with proven experience in creating user guides, API documentation, and reference manuals.
Candidates should have experience collaborating with development teams and proficiency with documentation tools like MadCap Flare or Adobe FrameMaker.
The position offers a largely remote work model with some on-site collaboration, and immediate hiring is underway.
The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Job Title: Information & Technology Technical WriterLocation: Edinburgh - 7 Exchange CrescentContract: Fixed Term Contract (6 weeks)Work Model: Largely remote with some on-site collaboration

My client, a reputed financial services firm providing insights and solutions to help investors and organizations make strategic decisions, is seeking a technical writer. The ideal candidate should possess a solid background in technical writing, enabling them to convert complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly documentation.

Key Skills required:

Technical Writing Expertise: Proven experience in creating and maintaining technical documentation, including user guides, API documentation, and reference manuals.
Collaboration: Experience working closely with development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather information and ensure accurate documentation.
Proficiency with Documentation Tools: Familiarity with tools such as MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker, RoboHelp, or similar software for documentation creation and management.
Visual Communication: Ability to create diagrams, flowcharts, and other visual aids to enhance understanding of technical concepts.
Understanding of APIs: Familiarity with API functionality, use cases, and software development processes.

Immediate hiring for this critical position! The hiring manager is actively shortlisting candidates for immediate interviews. To apply, please submit your CV directly to santi . kalathoti @ randstaddigital . com

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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