Technical Writer Job at Robert Half, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Robert Half
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Technical Writer

Industry: Fortune 500 Telecommunications company

Location: Philadelphia, PA ( hybrid; 4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Duration: contract until 12/31/25

Pay rate: $40-$44/hr

We are currently looking for a contractor to help support us building out the official Partner Library of documentation that will be used by our partners.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Writer with a strong engineering background to join our team. This role bridges the gap between complex technical architecture and technical requirements with clear, user-friendly documentation for both internal and external teams. The ideal candidate has hands-on engineering expertise and a passion for creating accurate, content tailored to technical and non-technical audiences alike.

Key Responsibilities:

Documentation Development:

  • Author, review, and maintain technical documents, including technical high-level design for networking components, architecture documentation, API documentation, technical network specifications, and operational knowledge base documents.
  • Understand and translate technical information into clear, concise, easy-to-understand documentation
  • Generate, update and maintain technical documentation for internal and external use, ensuring accuracy and clarity of information
  • Collaborate with key engineers and other stakeholders to gather requirements and technical information for key solutions.
  • Create technical documents and manuals in formats suitable for publication, including but not limited to PDF, HTML, and online systems
  • Implement a system for knowledge management for technical documentation (internal/external)
  • Ensure that all documents are compliant with company policies and procedures, as well as applicable regulations and industry standards, and up to date
  • Monitor and report on the effectiveness of technical documentation, making recommendations for improvements as needed

Collaboration:

  • Work closely with key engineers, product managers, and external clients to understand technical details, requirements, and end to end architecture.
  • Participate in engineering deep-dive discussions to gather insights for documentation.

Content Management:

  • Manage and create document templates and standards to ensure consistency.
  • Organize and update existing content to reflect changes or advancements.
  • Manage documentation repositories and version control systems.
  • Investigate areas for automation with content management.

Audience-Centric Communication:

  • Adapt content for diverse audiences, from technical teams to end-users.
  • Incorporate visual aids such as diagrams, flowcharts, and screenshots to enhance understanding.

Tools and Technologies:

  • Use content management systems (CMS), publishing tools, and documentation frameworks like Markdown, DITA, or Confluence.
  • Collaborate using tools such as Git, JIRA, or similar project management software.
  • Automation tools if available.
  • Implement documentation best practices

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Writing, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in engineering or technical writing roles, with a focus on complex technical products or systems.
  • Proven track record of creating comprehensive technical documentation for software, hardware, or related fields.

Skills:

  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with an exceptional attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Familiarity with programming languages, APIs, and software development processes, and networking technologies

Job Tags

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