Senior Technical Writer
On-siteCairo, Cairo, Egypt
Job Summary
Senior Technical Writer responsible for ensuring the quality of software documentation based on technical writing standards; prepares Software Design Specification documentation, User Manuals, Training Manuals, Online Help; creates multi-media information/content to communicate functionality, policies, procedures to end users; contributes to marketing documentation such as brochures, website content and pre-sales documentation such as proposals; independently executes offshore documentation assignments liaising with product development and documentation peers located overseas; knowledge of Agile is preferable; required qualifications include a Bachelor’s/Masters degree in a relevant field, 4+ years in technical writing for web-based applications, and multilingual Arabic and English proficiency; must have experience developing manuals and online help, templates, and documentation lifecycle; strong English and grammar skills; familiarity with style guides and documentation tools (e.g., MS Word); ability to grasp technical concepts quickly; excellent cross-functional communication and ability to work under pressure.
Required Qualifications
- must possess at least a Bachelor of Science , Bachelor of Computer Application , Bachelor of Engineering/Technology, Master of Computer Application/Computer Science or equivalent.
- Minimum 4 years experience in Technical writing for web based applications.
- Multi-Lingual (Arabic and English) proficiency in speaking and documentation is a must.
- Good understanding of Technical Writing fundamentals.
- Experience implementing and managing the standard document development lifecycle (DDLC) as per industry practices.
- Good experience in developing User Manuals, On-line Help, Training Manuals for Software Products.
- Good experience in creating templates for different types of documents, presentation and project reports.
- Good interpersonal skills and communication skills, including telecommunication skills, as you will be interacting with a wide range of colleagues/local partners cross-functionally and cross-geographically.
- Good command over English language and able to review documents for grammatical errors, sentence construction, and contribute to improving the quality of documents.
- Knowledge of Technical writing tools, MS Word and other documentation and graphic tools.
- Must be able to grasp technical concepts quickly and develop content for target audiences.
- Must be familiar with at least one well-known style guide.
- Must be a strong team player and capable to learn new tools quickly.
- Ability to work under pressure, meeting multiple deadlines.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Computer Application or Bachelor of Engineering/Technology or Master of Computer Application/Computer Science or equivalent
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