TIBCO Software Inc. (http://www.tibco.com) is looking for a technical writer for the Pune office. The job profile and other details are listed below.
Type of Position: Contract / Intern Experience: Contract position: 5+ years of technical writing experience Intern position: Graduate with good English skills. Technical Writing experience not mandatory. Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent technical experience. Job Profile (Contract position): A technical writer with a strong technical background to write manuals for various products. The writer must be able to: Plan, research, write, illustrate, and edit existing or new product manuals. Work very closely with Development, Quality Assurance, Support, Product Management, and other cross-functional teams to ensure technical accuracy in the manuals. Demonstrate excellent communication skills in interaction with various teams, and the ability to ask the right kind of questions. Read and analyze functional specifications and other Engineering-authored technical documents to interpret overall functionality and product intricacies. Work extensively on the product to gain an understanding of the technical details and functioning. Handle multiple products and manuals simultaneously; should be able to manage time and tasks effectively. Adapt to changing requirements and deal with aggressive schedules. Work independently through all stages of the Document Development Life Cycle (DDLC). Serve the roles of an editor and proofreader by participating in peer reviews. The writer will also have opportunities to contribute to the user interface design and content. Skills required (Contract position): Strong understanding of software concepts and ability to quickly grasp new products and technologies. Excellent written and verbal English language skills. Proficiency in FrameMaker, WebWorks, and graphic tools such as Visio and Paint Shop Pro. Knowledge of DITA would be an added advantage. Contact details: Kindly send your resume and writing samples to agula...@tibco.com and sgog...@tibco.com.