Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Location: UK, London
Length: 6 months
Rate: £40.38 p/h (Inside IR35)
Hours: 40 hours

Overview:
As a Senior Technical Writer, you will collaborate with Engineers, Research Scientists, Product Managers, and Technical Program Managers to create technical documentation, "how-to" resources, and training materials. This role will focus on AI/ML engineering workflows and processes. Your work will help simplify complex technical topics and ensure they are accessible to a wide range of audiences.
Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams:
  Work closely with Engineers, Research Scientists, Product Managers, and Technical Program Managers to gather insights and create clear, concise technical documentation for AI/ML processes.
• Create Technical Resources:
  Develop and maintain “how-to” guides, training programs, and other forms of documentation that explain complex technical topics in an easy-to-understand way, making them accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Technical Orientation:
  Focus on developing documentation to onboard new team members, with an emphasis on AI/ML workflows, engineering processes, and tools.

Top 3 Hard Skills:

1. Exemplary Writing and Editing Skills:
   Strong ability to write and edit clear, accurate, and concise content tailored to the audience’s needs.
2. Remote Development Experience:
   Experience working in remote environments, ensuring that documentation and communication remain efficient and effective in distributed teams.
3. Experience in Highly Collaborative Environments:
   Ability to work across multiple teams and stakeholders, gathering input and feedback to create effective documentation.

Top 3 Soft Skills:

1. Collaboration:
   Ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders, managing relationships and ensuring alignment on documentation priorities.
2. Time Management:
   Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects at once.
3. Self-Starter with Problem-Solving Abilities:
   Comfortably operate in a complex and ambiguous environment with minimal supervision, taking ownership of projects and finding solutions to challenges.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience:
  10+ years of demonstrated experience in writing software/hardware documentation, specifically in a docs-as-code approach. Ideal candidates will have experience or similar global tech organizations.
• Educational Background:
  BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Industry Experience:
  Familiarity with AI/ML tech stacks, software engineering, or previous experience as a Technical Writer in AI/ML or similar fields.