Job summary

Our defence client is looking for a Technical Author to join their team in Stevenage on an initial 6 month contract. Hybrid working is available and SC clearance will be required.

Key skills required for this role

Technical Author, Defence, SC clearance

Important

Technical Author

Job description

Job Title: Technical Author

The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Author to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will have a talent for translating complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and engaging documentation. You will collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to create and maintain high-quality materials that support our products and users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write, edit, and maintain technical documents, including user manuals, installation guides, API documentation, and online help resources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze technical information.
• Organize and structure content to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
• Use documentation tools and content management systems to develop and manage content.
• Ensure all documentation aligns with company branding and style guidelines.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and best practices to continually improve our documentation processes.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Technical Author, Technical Writer, or similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of technical concepts and the ability to explain them clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with documentation tools such as [Adobe, Confluence, or Microsoft Word etc…].
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development processes is a plus.