Technical Writer - London, United Kingdom - Adecco

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    Job Description

    Job Title: Technical Writer

    Location: Hybrid – Kings Cross

    Duration: 6 months (extension possible)

    Salary: £41.83 per hour (negotiable)

    Our Client is seeking a Documentation Engineer / Technical Writer to document our industry-leading software and technology for developers around the world. Our team teaches some of the world's most brilliant engineers how to build incredibly complex applications and experiences.

    Our ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of effectively capturing and communicating technical concepts related to software development procedures.

    Responsibilities

    Create and maintain documentation and related development materials for tools, products and platforms that form the typical flows of software development

    Work closely with engineering, product, and support teams to ensure quality and accuracy of content.

    Design, draft, and edit technical and process documentation.

    Support multiple programming languages and development platforms.

    Create and maintain code samples and sample applications, as needed.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Solid experience authoring complex technical documentation for an engineering audience.
    • Java, Python or Java Scrips
    • C++
    • Delivering technical documentation
    • Experience with SDK or API documentation for a technical audience
    • Experience working with markdown content formatting.
    • Experience interpreting example code so that it can be explained to users.
    • Experience using source control to manage and publish content.
    • Established record of project ownership, project management, and self-direction.
    • Experience collaborating effectively across multiple teams and competing deadlines.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • BA/BS in Computer Science or English or equivalent work experience.
    • Familiarity with game engine development (Unity, Unreal Engine), web development, or Android development.
    • Familiarity with software infrastructure concepts and technologies.