Job Listing: Technical Writer Louisville

TEKsystems in Louisville, KY is seeking a technical writer for a contract to hire position located southwest of town. This position requires an extensive background check.

The daily duties will include but are not limited to:
Under general supervision, works with software developers and technical analysts to: Writes, edits, and rewrites manuscript copy for reference manuals, operations manuals, user manuals, and programming manuals for software and computer operations. Produce high quality end-user documentation and procedures for a technical audience. Produce Work on all phases of information development from information gathering, research, and interviewing, to writing and editing. Documentation includes both Hardware and Software documents. Coordinates with programmers and software engineering to verify knowledge of subject in preparation for writing assignment. Produce graphics and illustrations, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts. May assist in preparation and layout of work for publication. Be able to manage competing deadlines, work with the program team to meet customer and business objectives, and ensure that the documents are delivered on time, and are complete and accurate. Be flexible and be able to adapt to changing requirements. Be responsive in communicating project status and timelines. Participate in multiple level meetings and forums to ensure rapid, quality product development. Prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development. Anticipate issues and be proactive and willing to educate yourself on the product to gain a deeper understanding of the information discussed among the test engineers, design engineers and the team as a whole.

Analyzes internal or external customers' needs, and determines equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems; May lead small development projects for maintenance fixes and/or system changes. Apply standard practices and also work with management to find solutions in the areas that improvements are needed. Work through established channels to get buy-in and implement change, while maintaining an awareness of industry practices and standards.

Required Skills:
A thorough understanding of the publishing process and the ability to work with raw engineering data and develop it into end-user documentation.
Excellent project management, organizational and planning skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects and meet scheduled deadlines.
Excellent ability to work either in a team environment or individually when required.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.

Standard Job Description
Writes, edits, and rewrites manuscript copy for reference manuals, operations manuals, user manuals, and programming manuals for software and computer operations. Coordinates with programmers and software engineering to verify knowledge of subject in preparation for writing assignment. Oversees preparation of illustrative material, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts. May assist in preparation and layout of work for publication.

Typical Minimums
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 3 years of professional experience; or 1 year of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered experienced, but still a learner.

Required Skills for Technical Writer Louisville Job:

About TEKsystems:

Join TEKsystems® and get your career on the fast track. As the leading technology staffing and services firm, we are passionate about deploying high-caliber IT and communications expertise. To satisfy our constant need for expertise, we actively seek talented Technical Professionals with all levels of information technology and communications skills. TEKsystems knows that every professional has different needs, so we'll work together to determine a suitable benefits package. We offer options to our Technical Professionals that could include: a health plan, 401k, provisions for vacation and holiday pay, and technical and professional training. With a foundation as the nation's largest IT staffing firm, we've become a billion-dollar services company by blending superior client service with an unrivaled ability to source and manage talent to precise specifications, resulting in successful technology executions. Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. M/F/D/V