Technical Author

Tech: Rest APIs, JSON

Software House

£50,000-£55,000 + Bonus

1 x a Week in an Egham based office

35 hours per week, flexible between 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Join a software house specialising in management software revolutionising the delivery service. Their key product is integrated by major retailers and brands, and due to recent success, they're continuing to expand their technical teams.

This successful Technical Author will be responsible for creating and maintaining high quality software documentation for multiple of their products. You will need to be experienced in producing a variety of documents including API specifications and swagger documents, user manuals and release notes.

The company priorities a flexible working environment through flexible start and end times, and primarily working from home. This is highlighted from achievements such as UK's Best Workplaces and Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2023.

The essential skill set of the Technical Author:

• Have demonstrated experience of technical writing for software systems
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs and swagger documents
• An understanding of JSON programming language
• Experience writing documentation for technical audiences such as software developers, as well as non-technical users

Further skills that would benefit the role but NOT required:

• An understanding of the documentation needs of developers who build against API specifications
• Experience working in the logistics/E-commerce industry

Benefits provided by the clients

• Full private health insurance
• Group life insurance and income protection
• Dental Insurance
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%!
• 23 days holiday, rising to 26 days per years' service + all UK Bank Holidays
• Annual performance-based bonus incentives
• And Much More

If you are a Technical Author looking for flexible role and passionate about developing high quality software, click APPLY NOW