SDB803, Staff Technical Writer/Sr Tech Writer, BI/databases/API doc/web svcs a +, ~onsite San Mateo, $open
Source: Synergistech Communications, Inc.
Job Code: SDB803
Job Title: Technical Writer or Senior Technical Writer
Cash/Prizes: $open (depending on seniority and skills), plus excellent benefits
Audience: Database administrators and application developers
Location: San Mateo
On/Offsite: Mostly onsite
Relo/Visa: No
Company Industry/Products/Services:
The undisputed leader in enterprise applications for vendor-neutral database reporting (“business intelligence”) and performance improvement. Products integrate data from all sources and deliver personalized, intuitive reports.
Company Size:
[ ] Small
[x] Medium
[ ] Large
[ ] Very Large
Company History:
[ ] Pre-IPO Startup
[x] Established Company
[ ] Industry Leader
Team:
Four senior-level staff Technical Writers and a couple contractors reporting to a seasoned Tech Pubs Director.
Tasks:
- Research, write, test, and maintain original documentation and training content covering the implementation of object-oriented business intelligence tools and including most or all of the following: system administration guides, course notes, API references, programmers’ how-to guides, and code examples
- Collaborate with other writers to edit and test new content, develop example code, and create training exercises
- Track source files and doc defects using engineering department’s tools, including SourceSafe and Perforce
- Deliver PDF doc and online help from FrameMaker source files
Required:
- At least two (2) years’ experience documenting enterprise software and, preferably, also creating training materials
- Strong understanding of enterprise-scale relational databases
- Demonstrated ability to document products under development and explain cutting-edge technologies
- Working knowledge of FrameMaker, Paint Shop Pro, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, bug-tracking, and version-control systems
- BA/BS degree in technical communication or a similar discipline
Desired:
- Knowledge of server technology, web services, Microsoft Foundation Classes, C#, Java, and/or APIs
- Experience developing original, viable example code
- Experience working with or documenting business intelligence, data integration, and related products
- Ability to speak and/or write a foreign language, especially French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean
Summary:
Stable, profitable company’s well-managed documentation team has an immediate staff opportunity for a Technical Writer – or Senior Technical Writer – with a strong understanding of relational database technology and commitment to effective developer-oriented documentation. Experience matters less than demonstrated potential, which is why the salary is open (but it could go above $100K). This is a tight-knit, respected, collaborative team where you’re well-rewarded for doing work that makes you proud.
Posted: 1/5/2008
Starts: ASAP
To apply:
Email andrew@synergistech.com with your resume in Word format, and please cite job “SDB803”
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