Job Description SummaryThis role is expected to create a comprehensive documentation package for each of the services solution offerings / combination of structured products as determined by the Services Solution Design team.
The documentation package shall include various artifacts such as a work breakdown structure, product and package description, work instructions, effort estimation etc. The role is expected to collaborate with services subject matter experts and the implementation team members to refine the technical documentation package.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

Take a hands-on role partnering with stakeholders and team members to produce high quality technical documentationCreate various types of product and project documentation including technical content, user and installation material, release documentation, design documentation, test cases and moreUnderstand , analyse the  software modules/ product offerings  and fill any gaps in existing documentationObtain appropriate information from subject matter experts and establish reproducible method for generating clear and concise documentation in accordance with professional standardsEstablish and evaluate effective document presentation methodsActively participate in daily Scrum stand-up meetings, regular planning and review meetings

Job Characteristics

Technical:

Strong skills in content editing, proof reading and publishingPassionate about learning new technologies.Proficient with advanced Microsoft WordExperience with AsciiDocs or Markdown-based documentation systems. Familiarity with static site generators to build docs-as-code content (such as Antora, Jekyll, MkDocs, etc.)Able to recognize errors and opportunities for developmental improvement in a variety of information deliverablesStrong skills at researching and leveraging information architecture principles to create a content structure that supports a wide variety of information types and deliverablesClear understanding of Lean/Agile/XP software development processes, their application to projects, and how to drive information development in these processesKnowledge of core technical communication concepts, such as topic-based authoring, minimalism, task-oriented design, single-sourcingAble to communicate complex issues in both a technical and non-technical manner.Able to work independently to understand new concepts.Strong analytical skillsExcellent attention to detail

 
Business:

Understanding and prior experience with software solution documentation domain  Excellent skills in the process of breaking down software processes / solutions  into tasks necessary to the targeted user and effectively crating documentation for the implementation teamExcellent  ability to  manage the activities of a writing project: accurately estimate scope and time, create and work to deadlines, take multiple variables (including other functional areas) into account when setting a schedule

Leadership/Personal Attributes:

Able to collaborate with subject matter expertsProactively identifies and removes project obstacles or barriers on behalf of the teamTakes initiative, shares knowledge, establishing trust, credibility, and goodwillConstantly thinking critically about the task at hand and maintaining an understanding of the problem in the bigger pictureEffectively manages risk and weighs the pros and cons of important decisions that affect multiple team members.

Education Qualification

Bachelor's Degree + Experience in technical writing and/or technical documentation for complex software systems with 3 to 5 years of experience Engineering degree and prior experience of developing enterprise level software documentation would be an added advantage.  Proven experience in a highly technical field, such as software development, computer science, or engineeringExcellent understanding of the principles for effective technical writingEffective communicator, both written and verbalExcellent attention to detailExcellent knowledge of documenting software products

 

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes