2 of 2 Technical Author Jobs in the North of England

Technical Author - Cloud Migration and Cloud-Native Documentation Location: Manchester Contract Duration: 3 months *Urgent 3-Month Contract - Role hiring now!* This is a *Manchester* based role with an excellent immediate start within a Global T echnology Client that is working on * Writing and maintaining clear technical documentation in Confluence* . About the Role Our client is … looking for a Technical Author to support their cloud transformation. You will document and communicate projects as teams: Migrate from on-premises systems to AWS Cloud Build new cloud-native applications in AWS You will organise the Confluence knowledge base , create user-friendly documentation, and help implement taxonomies and labelling for easy access. Key Responsibilities Write and maintain … clear technical documentation in Confluence Support cloud migration and cloud-native projects with technical content Review existing documentation for accuracy and usability Define and implement taxonomy, metadata, and labelling strategies Collaborate with engineers and product teams to capture technical knowledge Use Jira to manage documentation tasks Skills and Experience Essential: Experience as a Technical Author More ❯

Key Responsibilities Develop, write, and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical manuals. Collaborate with software engineers, business analysts, and project managers to translate technical concepts into user-friendly documentation. Research end user needs to create informative content and identify areas for improvement in existing documentation. Document software systems, APIs, workflows, and development processes in alignment … Ensure consistency, accuracy, and clarity across all written materials and presentations. Contribute to knowledge management systems and support continuous improvement in documentation practices. Review and edit documentation produced by technical teams for quality and adherence to style guidelines. Required Skills & Qualifications Proven experience as a Technical Author/Writer in a software engineering or IT environment. Excellent … communication skills with keen attention to detail. Strong understanding of software engineering concepts, methodologies, and tools (e.g., SDLC, Agile, DevOps). Demonstrated ability to create clear process documentation and technical content for diverse audiences. Advanced proficiency creating professional, visually engaging presentations, and info graphics). Familiarity with documentation tools (e.g., Confluence, Markdown, MS Word, MS Powerpoint or equivalent). More ❯