Prowess Consulting
At Prowess, we focus on connecting people with technology through software and services. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, our vision is to be a trusted “go-to” partner to companies worldwide, helping our clients and their companies solve problems to achieve their goals and missions. We accomplish this through technological innovation, superior methodology, and maintaining the only acceptable level of quality—excellence. This methodology empowers our employees with a balanced, rewarding career and allows Prowess to grow a culture rich in intellectual and social returns.
We are currently seeking a Technical Writer who can multitask with little supervision and deliver content by deadline. Working under the direction of a Project Manager, the Technical Writer will create technical content aimed at a specific target audience. This position will work in our Seattle office, with periodic meetings at our client in Redmond.
Responsibilities include:
• Documenting managed APIs, which includes reading and writing knowledge of C# source code without comments.
• Working with other writers, editors, engineers, subject matter experts, and project managers to outline, write, and test technical documentation.
• Ensuring that content is accurate, clear, concise, and consistent in tone.
• Repurposing existing technical content to create new documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required skills include the ability to:
• Read and write C# code, working with developers to accurately describe each topic.
• Familiarity with source code control and versioning systems
• Tailor clear and concise content to the appropriate audience.
• Approach content with both the big picture in mind and an eye for detail.
• Communicate effectively with teammates, exhibiting diplomacy and the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Manage time effectively, completing multiple tasks by deadline in a high-throughput environment.
• Find answers independently, but also ask questions as needed.
• Demonstrate initiative in problem solving and learning.
• Work with ambiguity and conflicting requirements.
• Adapt to changing writing standards and continue to expand knowledge and understanding of writing.
Other qualifications include:
• A Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communication, or an engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in technical writing or in a related area.
This is a contract position with the potential for full-time employment. Direct inquiries only, please; no recruiters.
Resumes may be submitted to work@prowesscorp.com. Please reference “Technical Writer” in the subject line.
- Location: Seattle, WA
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