Technical Writer

Role Summary We are seeking a Technical Writer for a 6-month contract to take the lead in evolving and enhancing an existing Developer Platform.Your primary goals will include:Reviewing the current documentationProposing and implementing a more intuitive structure • Identifying and correcting inconsistencies in layout and content, and suggesting strategies for harmonisationEnhancing the user experience (UX) and improving consistency across productsEvaluating the current infrastructure and proposing improvements, such as implementing a unified documentation framework based on industry best practices.You will work closely with domain experts to ensure the technical accuracy of the content. The role requires enough technical knowledge to understand the documentation and work independently.Key ResponsibilitiesDocumentation Audit and Restructuring: Conduct a review of existing documentation on the Developer Platform. Propose and implement new architecture that is more intuitive, user-friendly, and scalable.UX Enhancements: Identify and suggest improvements to the product design and navigation to create a better UX for developers.Collaboration: Liaise with software developers and other SMEs to ensure the documentation is technically accurate & up-to-date.Tooling and Automation: Work within a documentation-as-code environment, using tools such as Sphinx, ReadTheDocs, and GitLab CI/CD to manage and publish documentation.Essential Skills and ExperienceStrong background in technical writing with a portfolio of developer-focused contentExperience overhauling and restructuring complex documentation setsSolid grasp of information architecture and UX best practices for documentationProficiency with Markdown, reStructuredText, and GitAbility to absorb and simplify complex technical informationExcellent communication skills in EnglishDesirable Skills & ExperienceExperience contributing to or maintaining open-source projectsFamiliarity with Python, JavaScript, C++, or frameworks like React and FastAPIUnderstanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and modern cloud environmentsExperience documenting APIs and large-scale systemsHands-on knowledge of tools like Sphinx, ReadTheDocs, Jira, and ConfluenceKnowledge of documentation methodologies like the Diátaxis frameworkAgile/Scrum team experienceThis position is a 6 month contract role. Daily rate is £400 - £450Hyrbid role - will require 3 days onsite in Stevenage.Due to the volume of applications, we can only reply to those that match these requirements.

Created: 2025-07-23