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Technical Writer

OR · On-site +1

$69K - $80K/yr

Follow the software development lifecycle closely to anticipate and ascertain documentation needs. You have: * 2-4+ years of technical writing experience. * Proven experience documenting complex ...

1872 Consulting

Technical Writer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

Job Summary : 1872 Consulting is seeking a Technical Writer to develop internal and external documentation for software applications. The role involves creating guides, release notes, and maintaining ...

AAON, Inc.

Technical Writer

Redmond, OR · On-site

The Technical Writer is responsible for developing, editing, and maintaining accurate and user ... Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Workiva, and database management software

ATI

Technical Writer

Albany, OR · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

We are hiring a Technical Writer to join the team at our Millersburg, Oregon facility. The ... Proficiency of Microsoft Office Software Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook. Preferred

AAON, Inc.

Technical Writer

Redmond, OR · On-site

The Technical Writer is responsible for developing, editing, and maintaining accurate and user ... Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Workiva, and database management software

ATI

Technical Writer

Albany, OR · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

We are hiring a Technical Writer to join the team at our Millersburg, Oregon facility. The ... Proficiency of Microsoft Office Software Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook. Preferred

DYNAMIC FLOWFORM CORP.

Technical Writer

Albany, OR · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

The Technical Writer uses internal resources and existing documentation to create accurate , user ... Proficiency of Microsoft Office Software Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook. Preferred

DYNAMIC FLOWFORM CORP.

Technical Writer

Albany, OR

$60K - $70K/yr

The Technical Writer uses internal resources and existing documentation to create accurate , user ... Proficiency of Microsoft Office Software Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook. Preferred

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Senior Technical Writer

OR · On-site +1

$95K - $115K/yr

Follow the software development lifecycle process closely to anticipate and ascertain documentation needs * Provide constructive structural and technical edits for writers or developer-contributed ...

ATI

$60K - $70K/yr

We are hiring a Technical Writer to join the team at our Millersburg, Oregon facility. The ... Proficiency of Microsoft Office Software Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook. Preferred

ATI

Technical Writer-Albany, Oregon

Halsey, OR

$60K - $70K/yr

We are hiring a Technical Writer to join the team at our Millersburg, Oregon facility. The ... Proficiency of Microsoft Office Software Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook. Preferred

DYNAMIC FLOWFORM CORP.

$60K - $70K/yr

The Technical Writer uses internal resources and existing documentation to create accurate , user ... Proficiency of Microsoft Office Software Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook. Preferred

Nvidia

Senior Software Technical Program Manager

OR · On-site +1

Strong written and verbal presentation skills Creative problem solver, able to resolve technical ... Teamwork Software), MS Project. Implementing tool automation in support of this role is plus.

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Technical Writer

Hillsboro, OR • On-site

Procom Consultants Group
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Key responsibilities

  • Create clear and concise technical documentation for wearable technology products, including user guides, platform architecture overviews, API guides, and tutorials.

  • Manage large and complex documentation projects by collaborating with senior engineers and program managers to develop content.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, document, and showcase new features and functionalities of wearable devices.

Job description

Company Description

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.
With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest "Canadian-Owned" IT staffing/consulting company.
Procom's areas of staffing expertise include:
Application Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Business/Systems Analysis
Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
Infrastructure & Network Services
Risk Management & Compliance
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Security & Privacy
Specialties Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Job Description

Technical Writer


On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Technical Writer for a contract opportunity in Hillsboro, OR.


Technical Writer Job Details


We are looking for experienced technical writers. You will help us launch new, state-of-the-art wearable devices and platforms, including augmented reality, fitness coaching, and other comprehensive wearable technologies. As Senior Technical Writer you will work directly with our product, design and test teams to develop engineering documentation for building and using the most innovative wearable products. You will be working with enthusiastic and experienced peers in an environment that facilitates delivering industry-leading solutions with both creative-edge and high quality. 


  • Create clear and concise technical documentation to accompany the latest innovations in the wearable technology. 
  • Design user guides, platform architecture overviews, public API programming guides, public Web Portal user guides, Business Intelligence (BI) user guides, SDK development tutorials and other engineering documentation for the company's new wearable platform and products. 
  • Manage large and complex documentation projects, collaborate with senior engineers and program managers to create content.
  • Contributing to platform cloud specifications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and document new features.
  • Showcase rich functionality and diversity of the newest wearable devices. 
  • Collaborating with remote global teams, including device, application, test, etc. to innovate new technologies with maximum development efficiency. 


Technical Writer Mandatory Skills


  • BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience 
  • 3-5 years of experience writing technical publications for a Portals/SDKs and public web services 
  • Proven track record of researching and writing effective technical documentation 
  • Ability to work with engineering teams as part of the software development process 
  • Ability to understand RESTful web services using JSON or XML 
  • Ability to read and understand source code written in Java, Swift and/or NodeJS 
  • Strong collaboration and project management skills 
  • Experience working directly within a software development team, including extensive interaction with senior engineers and software architects 
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment 
  • You have a strong portfolio demonstrating prior work and experiences creating technical documentation 
  • Proficiency with HTML and CSS 
  • Experience working in Agile environment, knowledge of Scrum-based methodologies 
  • Knowledge of Android and/or iOS mobile platforms 
  • Knowledge of web application UX/UI technologies (HTML, CSS, Javascript) 
  • Knowledge of Atlassian Confluence and JIRA 
  • Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git 
  • Master's Degree or another advanced degree is preferred


Technical Writer Start Date


ASAP


Technical Writer Assignment Length


13+ months


"Please note that we are not able to work with candidates on H1B Visas or candidates represented by third parties."

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only. 

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