Software technical writer career description

Software technical writer career description

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I. List of Software technical writer duties:

         1.            Researches and implements portions of documentation projects

         2.            Understands the target audience and documentation components

         3.            Outlines and writes documentation that is technically accurate and conforms to Sourcefire’s style guidelines, terminology conventions, usability guidelines, and metaphors across all product lines

         4.            Works with managers on plans and outlines for assigned projects

         5.            Recommends new templates and styles

         6.            Performs peer edits for other writers

         7.            Creates technical illustrations, as needed

         8.            Develops an understanding of the marketing requirements for the product, including target audience and competitive issues

         9.            Works with other writers on approach, technical issues, tools, and products

     10.            Whenever possible, performs the tasks being documented in a test environment to confirm procedural and conceptual information

II. List of Software technical writer qualifications

        1.            Bachelor’s degree in technical writing, English, business, or equivalent professional experience

        2.            Typically requires five or more years of technical writing experience in a commercial software development environment

        3.            Excellent writing skills and an ability to follow Sourcefire’s writing style guidelines

        4.            Excellent interpersonal skills

        5.            A strong understanding of commercial hardware and software development processes, including design, development, and quality assurance

        6.            Expertise with software applications, including content development, graphics, and online help authoring tools

        7.            Proficiency with content reuse and single-sourcing

        8.            Proficiency with defect tracking software

        9.            Background in configuring and documenting network hardware components, firmware, and BIOS settings

    10.            Experience documenting configuration of network hardware running the Linux operating system via the command line a plus

    11.            Experience working with computer hardware integrators, hardware manufacturers, order fulfillment or shipping staff, or operations groups a plus

    12.            Background in networking and network security a plus