Job Description

Technical Writer V Job Summary

Role Impact & Expectations
As a Technical Writer V, you play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining high-quality documentation for advanced cloud and Kubernetes environments. Your expertise ensures users and internal teams receive clear, accurate, and up-to-date technical content. You will collaborate directly with engineering and product teams, driving documentation excellence throughout product lifecycle updates.

Skills Emphasized

- DITA/Oxygen XML Author
- Kubernetes Documentation
- Git/GitHub Repository Management
- Cloud Platform Documentation
- Technical Content Development

Key Responsibilities

- Update and maintain technical documentation to reflect product enhancements and new features
- Collaborate with engineering and product management teams to ensure content accuracy and completeness
- Author clear, concise, and technically precise materials for complex systems
- Ensure consistency in tone, structure, and formatting across all documentation deliverables
- Manage documentation versions and repositories using Git and GitHub

Recruiter Insights

- High-impact role supporting cloud and Kubernetes product documentation
- Competitive contract rate: $92.85/hr
- 100% remote with preference for Palo Alto, CA hybrid
- Opportunity to work alongside leading engineers and product experts
- Advanced toolset: DITA/Oxygen XML Author and GitHub
- Preferred qualifications: Linux CLI experience, background in English/Journalism/Technical Communication, hybrid collaboration familiarity

Candidate Insights

- Work on cutting-edge cloud and container technology documentation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with senior engineering and product teams
- Flexible remote work with hybrid options
- Leverage and grow skills in DITA, Oxygen XML Author, and GitHub
- Long-term contract (6+ months) with competitive compensation

Job Tags

Long term contract, Contract work, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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