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8 May 2015

Temporary Intermediate to Senior Technical Writer

Innovatia Inc – Posted by Deborah Stafford Galway, Ireland

Job Description

Are you looking to expand your skillset and collaborate with talented professionals in an exciting, Agile-oriented environment with a focus on innovation?  We’re looking for a “rock star” – a truly one-of-a-kind technical communicator – for an exciting one-year contract that reflects a great opportunity that will boost your resume and marketability.

Innovatia delivers flexible Knowledge Services for telecommunications, IT and enterprise companies. We are looking for an Intermediate/Senior Technical Writer to work onsite in Galway to support one of our global customers. Our customers include several top multinational Fortune 500 companies. Relocation assistance may be available within Ireland.

Location: Galway, Ireland

Type: one-year contract with possible extension Positions: one

Our Rock Star wish list

  • Technical background with experience in unified communications, data networking, Web applications, client/server architecture
  • Proven record of on-time delivery
  • Planning, developing, and implementing technical documents in a fun, fast-paced Agile environment
  • Experience in a structured authoring environment with related tools
  • Expertise in working with developers and providing professional recommendations that get results
  • Proactive, independent communicator adept at working across multiple, geographically-dispersed teams
  • Excellent project/time management skills
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

A short list of what you’ll get to do

  • Work with writing team to restructure content for multiple audiences
  • Contribute to documentation plans
  • Be an active participant in strategy discussions
  • Collaborate at a high level with SMEs and writing team to share information and ensure technical and visual consistency across multiple document suites
  • Manage multiple deliverables and fast-paced schedules
  • Contribute to video scripts/work with multi-media expert in developing/validating end-user videos

Rock Star Requirements

  • Excellent writing skills using North American English
  • Quick to pick up complex technical concepts
  • Mastery of minimalism in producing clear text from complex technical concepts and procedures
  • Superlative written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in DITA XML (you’ll wow us if you have experience in XMetaL or Oxygen)
  • Graphics and workflow diagram skills
  • Working knowledge of Agile environments, and excitement about getting in the middle of the scrums
  • Expertise in strategies to handle aggressive schedules that change in scope
  • Creatively identify risks and mitigation strategies and collaborate with Project Manager to resolve
  • Graduate qualification in English, Communications, Computer Science, or other relevant field

 

 

How to Apply

If you’re a Rock Star, we want to hear from you! To apply, upload your resume and cover letter to www.innovatia.net/careers We thank all budding Rock Stars for your interest in this dynamic opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Innovatia is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Categories: Designers & Developers. Job Types: Temporary. Job Tags: Agile, DITA, Technical Writer and xml. Salaries: Negotiable.

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