Technical Writer - Burlingame, United States - PRI Global

    PRI Global
    PRI Global Burlingame, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Technology / Internet
    Description

    Technical Writer

    Contract

    Hybrid role in Burlingame, CA (3 days onsite/2 days remote)

    Must have Skills

    1.Clear, concise content, scientific in nature, resonate across all levels of the business.

    2.Working independently, managing one's time.

    3.Comfortable working in a very technical field. Strong knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training.

    4.Python

    Nice to have Skills

    Someone that understands software development life cycle. Software infrastructure experience.

    Skills and Knowledge

    Cloud Platforms
    • AWS
    • GCP
    • Azure
    • Oracle XML Topic-based Structured CMS
    • MadCap Flare
    • Paligo API
    • Experience with RESTful API
    • OpenAPI / Swagger Collaborative tools
    • Experience with GitHub and GitLab
    • Experience with Confluence
    • Experience with Jira
    • Experience with Google suite
    • Experience with Microsoft suite Programming Languages
    • Proficient within Linux/Unix
    • Proficient with HTML/CSS
    • Proficient in Python
    • Learning Go (programming language) Technologies
    • Experience with Network Computing
    • Knowledge of Containerization
    • Knowledge of Machine Learning / AI
    • Learning Gen AI for Machine Learning with Python Multi-media Tools
    • IORAD
    • Adobe Suite Text Formatting
    • Markdown

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum 7+ years of experience authoring complex technical documentation for an engineering audience.

    Experience with SDK or API documentation for a technical audience.

    Experience working with markdown content formatting.

    Experience interpreting example code so that it can be explained to users.

    Experience using source control to manage and publish content.

    Established record of project ownership, project management, and self-direction.

    Experience collaborating effectively across multiple teams and competing deadlines.

    ​​Preferred Qualifications

    BA/BS in Computer Science or English or equivalent work experience.

    Familiarity with game engine development (Unity, Unreal Engine), web development, or Android development.

    Familiarity with software infrastructure concepts and technologies.