Technical Writer
Software Engineering Services Corporation (Kansas City, Kansas)

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Software Engineering Services (SES) is a premiere, Tier 1 Total IT Solutions Provider with a growing and commanding presence throughout the US; across federal, state and local, as well as commercial organizations.  SES is currently looking for a seasoned Technical Writer to join our high-performing team.

In general, the Technical Writer will:

o        Research and write the instructional guides, online and desktop help guides, reference manuals, and job aids for computer software.

o        Ensure that the documentation is clear enough to help the beginner and detailed enough to be useful for advanced users.

o        Produce manuals and help guides in relatively short time frames.

o        Prepare documents by working closely with software developers.

o        Compose the manuals in a logical format on word processors.

o        Identify and incorporate graphics, pictures, or illustrations to compliment the documentation.

o        Post documentation on the Web or directly into a computer program as well.

o        Prepare print publications by using a desktop publishing software package or electronic typesetting.

o        Perform copy edits, checking the text for grammar, correct spelling, information accuracy, and punctuation. Copy editors also make sure that the usage of computer terms is correct.

o        Ensure technical content of the document.

o        May oversee the preparation of the camera-ready copy for the printer, working with writers, artists, customers, and sometimes the printer and electronic typesetters to design the document.

o        Computer software documentation writers make sure that instructional guides and reference manuals for computer hardware and software are clear enough to help beginning users and detailed enough for advanced users.

Education/Skills Required:

o        Minimum of a bachelor's degree in technical writing, communications, journalism, English, or

o        A technical degree and experience in programs and programming languages, such as RoboHelp or XML, that are typically used by software documentation writers;

o        Advanced MS Word and MS Publisher skills;

o        Experience working in all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC);

o        Experience writing all types of deliverable software documents including specifications; user manuals, test plans, etc.

o        Editorial, research, and interviewing capabilities

Skills/Knowledge Desired:

o        Extra courses in book design, page layout, and readability requirements are extremely desirable.

o        CMMI, ISO 9000, and IEEE standards

Note: SES reserves the right to conduct a criminal background on your personal profile.

If you believe your skills and interests are a viable match for the stated requirements for this position, this could be an excellent opportunity for your professional career growth with a high-performing, premiere IT Company.  For immediate consideration rush your resume and cover letter to our on-line application site at http://www.sessolutions.com.  Click on 'Employment Opportunities' in the upper right corner.

SES is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.