Technical Writer
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- Location Lagos
- Job Field ICT / Computer 
SUMMARY & PURPOSE OF JOB:
- We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Technical Writer to join our team.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality technical documentation that effectively communicates complex information to our users.
- The Technical Writer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, write and edit technical materials, and ensure the accuracy and clarity of the documentation.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), engineers, and other stakeholders to gather information and understand technical concepts.
- Write, edit, and maintain a variety of technical documents, including user manuals, guides, tutorials, API documentation, and release notes.
- Organize and structure content to ensure clarity, consistency, and ease of understanding for the intended audience.
- Translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.
- Conduct research and verify technical information to ensure accuracy and completeness of content.
- Collaborate with design and development teams to create visual aids, such as diagrams, charts, and screenshots, to accompany written content.
- Manage documentation projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines effectively.
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in technical writing and documentation tools.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Computer Science, or related field.
- Proven experience as a Technical Writer or in a similar role.
- Excellent writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in using documentation tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, MadCap Flare, Confluence, or other relevant tools).
- Ability to grasp complex technical concepts and communicate them clearly to various audiences.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment is a plus.
- Familiarity with HTML, XML, or other markup languages is advantageous.
- Portfolio of previous work or writing samples demonstrating technical writing expertise.
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Method of Application
SKILLS
- Organizing and coordinating project team/stakeholders from inception to completion
- Development of Project Plan and Project Charter
- Conducting/Coordinating User Acceptance Test
- Process analysis
- Development of SOW and workplan
- Development of Business requirement document
- Cost estimating and developing the budget for IT project
- Ensuring customer satisfaction on Going Live on Project
- Analyzing and managing IT project risk.
- Monitoring progress of IT Project
- Break down of business processes into specific steps to understand and improve business processes and outcomes.
- Work on projects designs to improve quality, reduce errors and design new business processes Activity
- Organize /coordinate Sprints, Sprint Review, Retrospectives
- Software (Jira & Confluence, Xray, MS Visio/Lucidchart, Slack, SharePoint)
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, MSTeams)
CERTIFICATION
- Any of the following will be an added advantage.
- Professional in Project Management (PPM)
- Certified Agile Project Manager (IAPM)
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Others:
- Leadership
- Managerial
- Excellent Communication
- Decision Making
- Team collaboration
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