CAP817, Contract API Technical Writer, 3+ mos, part onsite/Palo Alto, to $65/hr W2
Source: Synergistech Communications, Inc.
Job Code: CAP817
Job Title: Contract Java API Technical Writer
Cash/Prizes: Up to $65/hr W2 (firm)
Audience: Software developers implementing financial analysis software suite
Location: Palo Alto
On/Offsite: ~2+ days/week onsite
Relo/Visa: No
Duration: 3-6 months
Company Industry/Products/Services:
Developer of software that facilitates financial analysis
Company Size:
[x] Small
[ ] Medium
[ ] Large
[ ] Very Large
Company History:
[x] Pre-IPO Startup
[ ] Established Company
[ ] Industry Leader
Team:
One Lead Technical Writer, managing this project. Another division of the company has a separate publications team.
Tasks:
- Document Java APIs from scratch, complete with Java code examples.
- Gather information from busy, but local, software development team about evolving applications suite’s features
- Collaborate with Lead Technical Writer (also a dev doc author) to optimize developer reference documentation on tight deadlines.
- Help edit and rewrite complex content generated by other contributors, as appropriate.
Required:
- Top-notch, showable portfolio of developer reference documentation featuring fully explained code examples
- Track record of efficient data gathering from SMEs, smooth collaboration, and excellent judgment
Desired:
- Ability to code short, standalone sample applications to demonstrate products’ functionality
- Proven ability to make developer-oriented content clear, easy to read, and meaningful for impatient audiences
Summary:
Palo Alto startup needs a technically sophisticated Contract Technical Writer to create API documentation, complete with code examples, for their sophisticated Java-based financial analysis applications suite.
Posted: 7/22/2008
Starts: ASAP
To apply:
Email andrew@synergistech.com with your resume in Word format, and please cite job “CAP817″
