Tech Writer (Writing, editing, documentation) | Remote- AR

Additional Job Details

Remote work during core US business times.
Do you have a non-agency referral? If not, then proceed with the following questions.
No
What are the top 3 skills needed/ required?
Ability to capture complex process and simplify in documentation
Ability to partner and communicate with various technical SMEs and document technical information for all audiences
Proficient at using writing and publishing tools
What skills and/or experience would separate the top candidate? What makes a candidate profile stand out to you?
Experience working in technical environment, partnering with technical SMEs (engineers, developers, tech leads)
What will this person's day-to-day responsibilities be?
Scheduling and attending listening sessions, meetings on process and creating documentation, may work with multiple teams at once
What is the project this person will be working on? How will they contribute to the project?
Work with multiple InfoSec teams, partnering to understand process and needs, creating documentation and sharing with team
What is the makeup of the team?
Technical engineers, developers and analyst, InfoSec/Cyber teams at Walmart
Do they need to be in a certain location/ hub or remote?
Remote (US Standard time zone)
Does this contract have the opportunity to extend or convert to an FTE?
No
Who will conduct the technical touch bases? Do you have preferences on days/ times for these calls?
Scheduled Mon - Fri, 8-5 CST
If out of office, who is your backup?
Michael Thomas Michael.N.Thomas@walmart.com
Have you previously sourced for this role? If so, where have candidates historically fallen short?
Will need to work with limited timeframe, work quickly to produce minimum viable product (MVP) and iterate
Do you have any questions on how to use Fieldglass (ie: review resumes, request interviews, etc.) or regarding this process?
None at this time

Description:

  • Tech Writer to partner with multiple SMEs within the InfoSec department and create technical materials and documentation based on identified needs. Documentation includes technical SOP, user guides, on-boarding guides, standards, employee role expectations, information for handoff/knowledge transfer, project documentation, etc..
  • This person will collects and interprets technical data or information and coordinates layout for publication, as well as capture process to simplify and document. Will have multiple deliverables and work with several InfoSec teams/SMEs with some overlap.
Responsibilities:
  • Write and publish documentation for a variety of audiences. Collaborate with engineers, leadership, Program Managers. product managers, developer relations?
  • Qualifications: Minimum qualifications:? BA degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing, a related field or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience writing documentation in a technical environment. Writing and editing experience. Experience in project and process management of a documentation set. Experience in content management systems and/or help tools. Track record of problem solving and innovation.

Required Skills : Editing,Technical Writing
Additional Skills : Technical Writer,Technical Writer
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