Randstad Technologies is seeking an experienced Technical Writer for an opportunity in Kansas City, MO.

Job Duties:

• Work with Subject Matter Experts across the IT organization to develop, document and maintain diverse technical procedures.
• Convert and update previously documented procedures to follow new standard templates, and ensure that all documented procedures conform to those templates. Work with other writers and editors to ensure that documented procedures meet all legal and compliance requirements.
• Experience in a financial services environment is a plus.
• Strong information technology knowledge is required.

Requirements:

• Previous experience writing procedures or developing documentation for an IT organization
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure and application development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Word, Excel and Visio
• Experience working with images and image-editing applications
• Familiarity with SharePoint
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter and organized
• Good meeting facilitation skills
• Strong ability to get started on work proactively with minimal supervisory direction
• Ability to translate technical wording into a procedure
• Good leadership influencing skills
• Proven ability to coordinate others to gather and compile information
• Excellent meeting facilitation skills

Technical Writer (Mobile) – Contract – Parsippany, NJ – $30 per hour

Technical Writer (Mobile) – Contract – Parsippany, NJ

The Technical Writer will produce exceptional technical documents including user manuals, technical specifications and other documents as assigned for our CardValet appfactory product. Demonstrated proficiency writing business and technical documentation with a focus on applications created for Apple and Google is required. The ability to work in a fast-paced development environment is also required.

* Write client and associate documentation on an application designed to create, publish and resubmit mobile applications created for Apple and Google App stores
* Develop appropriate client and associate training to compliment the documentation created.
* Accountable under limited direction to produce documentation that enables internal users and clients to utilize the Fiserv products and efficiently complete their jobs with minimal service calls
* Manage documentation projects throughout the project life cycle
* Manage updates and revisions to technical documentation
* Plan, Analyze, design and develop technical user manuals, Implementation guides, and related product materials
* Research and develop product help files, product release notes, installation procedures and requirements for Fiserv products as required
* Write and edit drafts, publish final versions, and incorporate company style and standards
* Participate in Project Meetings and adhere to project deadlines
* Research and complete other documentation projects as assigned

Technical Writer (Mobile) Skills & Requirements:

The end client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position; all parties authorized to work in the US without sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

This position is NOT eligible for subcontractors or those that require sponsorship

* Bachelor”s degree in Technical Writing, English, Computer Science or a related field
* Equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree
* 3 or more years” experience in the Technical Writing industry
* 2 or more years” experience using MadCap Flare
* 2 or more years using Snagit or other screen capture programs
* 1 or more years” experience using Adobe Captivate
* Experience documenting procedures/process for Applications in the App store and Google Play
* Strong Proofreading and editing Skills
* Excellent PC skills including MS Office Suite and SharePoint
* Experience creating process flow documentation
* Ability to partner with third party provider to elicit information required to produce documentation
* Solid knowledge and demonstrated understanding of basic desktop publishing and document design philosophies
* Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
* Proven technical writing and editing skills with a strong attention to detail
* Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with limited supervision
* Flexibility to quickly shift priorities to meet critical deadlines
* Advanced organizational and time management skills
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the Information Technology industry and market trends . Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there”s a position you really want, you”re fully prepared to get it. Additionally, if the position is a consulting role, Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental or vision benefits.

* Medical
* Dental
* Vision
* 401K
* Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit)
* ATOP – Accrued time off program
* Consultant lunches and outings
* Care packages/Survival packs
* Dedicated Consulting Services Representative

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Hays is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

Our client is looking for a SENIOR TECHNICAL WRITER for a 6+ month project in Sacramento, CA.

Job brief:

The incumbent must be able to distill complex information into clear, concise text. They must have excellent writing and grammar skills and be able to work independently, delivering accurate documentation under deadline pressure. Tech writers must know a variety of software programs so they can write text, create charts and graphs, and incorporate diagrams and photos into documents.

This will be a 6 month engagement with the CLIENT IT Security Team, focused on creating a variety of documentation, ranging from policies and procedures, to technical line drawings.

Responsibilities:

– Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience.

– Work with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements.

– Analyze existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities.

– Create and maintain the information documentation architecture.

– Manage multiple concurrent assignments, providing weekly status to team.

Requirements:

– Excellent written skills in English.

– Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and a variety of software programs so they can write text, create charts and graphs, and incorporate diagrams and photos into documents.

– Proven working experience in technical writing of infrastructure documentation.

– 3 to 5 years” experience preferred

– Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to detail.

– Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures.

– Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

– Good communication skills, experience providing status updates.

– Ability to work well with technical staff.