Technical Writer for IT/Developers

For one of our clients Harvey Nash is looking for a Technical Writer for Developers. This is a contract role in Zurich.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Learn complex technical information and write technical documentation-including architectural overview, programming guides, and tutorials
- Produce clear and succinct educational materials on the web for developers who are in a big hurry to get a task done.
- Manage docs written by engineering teams and drive active contributions.
- Edit documents written by others; coach engineers to improve their writing skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS degree (In lieu of degree, 4 years relevant work experience)
- 4 years of work experience
- Experience working closely with engineers.
- Ability to document source code written in Java, Objective C, or JavaScript. Proficiency with HTML and CSS.
- Experience using UNIX environments, Scripting languages, developer tools, and version control systems.
- Some experience with statistical analysis and database queries is helpful background for this position.
- Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Can create well-organized docs that help impatient engineers get up to speed quickly.
- Proven track record of researching and writing effective documentation for developers, including architectural overviews and programming guides.
- Demonstrated ability to grasp complex technical concepts and communicate them to a technical audience.

Should you be interested, please, contact me at your earliest convenience.

E:
(see below)

T:
(see below)