Technical Writer

About us

Hostwinds is changing the face of the hosting industry by offering quality hosting services at a reasonable price. We also pride ourselves on establishing and maintaining excellent customer service for our clientele.

We provide a full range of services, from basic shared hosting to enterprise cloud deployments. We are developing new cutting-edge technologies and looking for new team members who share our passion.

Hostwinds is looking for a technical writer to join our growing team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a technical field such as computer science or software engineering

• 2+ years of experience in Technical Writing

• Experience with web hosting and associated technologies (Domains, Virtualization, Databases, Email)

• Experience with cloud services (Servers, Object Storage, DNS)

• Software Development Experience

• Ability to grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities

• The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills and a technical background that enables them to collaborate effectively with Software Engineers, Solutions Architects, Product Managers, and Technical Program Managers while delivering high-quality technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Technical Writers are responsible for creating and maintaining all technical copy produced by the company.

• Work with other teams within the company to create, maintain, and organize high-quality internal technical documentation.

• Work to continually create new tutorials to help educate our clients on performing complicated technical tasks.

• Identify new opportunities that we can create tutorials about to continuously expand our library of tutorials.

• Write blog posts and other “fun” technical content to engage our highly specialized audience.

• Write technical marketing materials as needed for product sales and landing pages.

• Help to create Email copy for company broadcasts and announcements.

Why Hostwinds would be an excellent fit for you

• Benefits (Medical, Vision and Dental)

• Free parking at our Seattle office

• Generous PTO & Holiday Pay

• Great Coffee and Snacks

• Company Parties

• Fun Work Culture

• Career Development

Position located in the Seattle office, we do not offer to telecommute. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship.