Technical Writer

  • Full-time

Company Description

insightsoftware is a growing, dynamic computer software company that helps businesses achieve greater levels of financial intelligence across their organization with our world-class financial reporting solutions. At insightsoftware, you will learn and grow in a fast-paced, supportive environment that will take your career to the next level. We are looking for future insighters who can demonstrate teamwork, results orientation, a growth mindset, disciplined execution, and a winning attitude to join our growing team!

Job Description

The Technical Writer/Content Developer works in the User Enablement team to write, edit, and design technical documentation for insightsoftware products. We are looking for candidates who are: 

  • Capable of understanding and clearly describing complex technical information 
  • Comfortable working independently and in a team 
  • Confident soliciting information from subject matter experts 
  • Capable of assisting other members in the User Enablement team
  • Enthusiastic about learning new skills, technical processes, and tools 
  • Able to juggle multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities 

What will you do?

  • Write various types of online software documentation for developers, administrators and end users, in the form of installation guides, administrator guides, API reference content, knowledge articles and release notes 
  • Work closely with Product Management, Engineering and other subject matter experts to deliver comprehensive and consistent content 
  • Install and use assigned insightsoftware products, and develop an in-depth understanding of them 
  • Contribute to documentation for multiple product lines
  • Adhere to insightsoftware documentation processes, standards, and schedules 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of technical writing experience in a software company
  • 3+ years of experience with modern content creation and content management tools, particularly MadCap Flare/Madcap Central
  • Fluency in the English language, styles, and conventions, with the ability to master technical concepts and explain them in terms appropriate for the target audience 
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with others in writing, editing, and reviewing large or complex documents 
  • Knowledge of HTML, XML, and related technologies 
  • Familiarity with structured documentation and single-source authoring 
  • Familiarity with development processes for software and documentation, such as agile and scrum methodologies, CI/CD, and using Azure DevOps/Git for versioning 
  • Curiosity about technical processes and tools 
  • Demonstrated understanding of broader technology industry practices
    and standards
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Content conversion experience, particularly from older documentation systems to MadCap Flare 
  • Familiarity with CSS, XSLT, and JavaScript 
  • Experience documenting APIs using associated tools like Postman and Swagger
  • Aptitude for conceptualizing graphics on complex concepts 
  • Exposure to SAP, Oracle E-Business Suite, similar product suites, or database technologies 
  • Experience working in a multi-disciplined team with geographically distributed co-workers 
  • Experience creating multilingual documentation

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

** At this time insightsoftware is not able to offer sponsorship to candidates who are not eligible to work in the stated work location. **