Job Description

Do you have strong knowledge and experience with documentation tasks for Azure cloud architecture and infrastructure design, familiar with networking, firewall, storage, backup and disaster recovery design? Do you have experience in the creation and editing of technical project documents including architecture artefacts based on existing systems or design concepts from senior team members? If so, this would be a great opportunity for you!
Our client is looking for a Senior Technical Writer for a 7 month contract in Toronto.
This is a hybrid role.
Advantages

• Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
• Potential for extension
• Earn a competitive rate within the industry

Responsibilities

• Creates professional technical project and user documentation, including systems and operational procedures

Qualifications
MUST HAVES:

• Strong knowledge and experience with documentation tasks for Azure cloud architecture and infrastructure design, familiar with networking, firewall, storage, backup and disaster recovery design.

• Experience in the creation and editing of technical project documents including architecture artefacts based on existing systems or design concepts from senior team members.

• Skilled at using standard technical writing tools such as Power Designer, Microsoft Visio, UML and/or Adobe Technical Communication Suite

General Skills :
Experience in the creation of technical project and user documentation, including procedures at the specified experience level
Experience with a wide range of technical writing methods, tools and techniques and knowledge of industry standards and best practices
Knowledge and experience in developing on-line documentation
Knowledge and experience with at least one platform
Knowledge and experience with communications protocols
Knowledge and experience with tools for the creation, distribution and maintenance of project and user documentation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; presentation skills; and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate with cross functional teams (development, business, testers) and a wide range of audiences
Ability to create a quick start guide covering the main steps a user will follow
Ability to create a detailed configuration/administrative guide to users covering all details required
Experience and ability to create a glossary or list of terms and definitions
Experience with office automation suites, presentation tools, and at least one authoring package
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
Proficiency in English Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards Skilled at using standard technical writing tools such as Microsoft Office and/or Adobe Technical Communication Suite
Desirable Skills:
Knowledge, understanding and experience in publishing content on websites
Proficiency in French Strong interviewing and listening skills to capture necessary information
Ability to learn and work with new graphic tools as required
Ability to validate technical documentation and confirm documentation aligns with product functionality
Ability to create feedback forms/tools to gather information from users
Experienced in creating content and graphics that effectively communicate conceptual, procedural, and reference information for end-user administration, installation and configuration guides and online help
Summary
If you are interested in the Senior Technical Writer role in Toronto, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.
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