Technical Writer

Job Description:

The development team of our financial services client are seeking a Technical Writer to join their team on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will create and uphold a thorough and organised documentation system for the technology team, ensuring a clear understanding of the firms' processes, systems, and integrations.

• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and well-structured documentation.


• Familiarity with software development processes, system architecture, and various technology platforms.


• Able to work effectively with developers, engineers, and subject matter experts to gather information, delegate writing tasks, and review outputs.


• Demonstrates attention to detail, ensuring that all content meets established benchmarks for accuracy and professionalism.


• Ability to quickly learn and articulate complex technical information for both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Strong ability to structure and prioritize tasks within a documentation project, meeting deadlines and managing multiple contributors.


• Proactively identifies gaps or outdated information in existing documentation, seeking opportunities to enhance accuracy and usability.


• Flexible in responding to evolving documentation needs, new technologies, or changes in project scope.


• Capable of defining and upholding documentation standards, style guides, and templates to maintain uniformity and clarity.


• Skilled in proofreading and editing for grammar, coherence, and style consistency.


• Excellent verbal and written communication, enabling the Documentation Writer to understand complex material and translate it into easily digestible formats.

• Develop and enforce documentation standards so that all content, whether self-authored or contributed by subject matter experts, meets a clear, consistent threshold of quality.


• Ensure that each system's functionality, architecture, and dependencies are thoroughly documented.
  
  Include detailed processes, workflows, and best practices, making the information easily accessible for both technical and non-technical team members.


• Create a clear, system-driven, hierarchical documentation structure that provides a high-level overview of all systems, progressively drilling down into technical details and integrations.


• Layer general working instructions and knowledge articles onto the top-down framework, creating a single repository that supports day-to-day operations and reference needs.


• Individual produce required documentation whilst also collaborating with team leads and subject matter experts to assign documentation tasks where necessary.


• Reduce onboarding time for new team members by providing up-to-date, easily navigable documentation.
  
  Measure success by tracking onboarding feedback and time-to-proficiency metrics.

• A highly competitive salary


• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 15964

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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