Senior Technical Writer

Posted:
3/25/2025, 2:14:05 AM

Location(s):
Karnataka, India ⋅ Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Remote

Job Title: Senior Technical Writer

Location: Bangalore

About Us: We are a dynamic and innovative SaaS company that provides cutting-edge cloud-based solutions. Our platform is trusted by businesses worldwide to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and deliver value. We are looking for a Senior Technical Writer to join our team and help document and communicate complex technical concepts in an easily digestible manner for our diverse audience.

Job Overview: 

As a Senior Technical Writer, you will be responsible for producing high-quality, clear, and comprehensive technical documentation for our cloud-based solutions. You will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to create content that meets the needs of both technical and non-technical users. Your documentation will play a vital role in enabling our customers to understand, implement, and get the most out of our SaaS platform. 

Key Responsibilities:
Create, maintain, and update clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation, including user guides, API documentation, release notes, and knowledge base articles.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product management, and support) to gather information and ensure accuracy in documentation.
Write and organize content that simplifies complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Work with engineers to understand new features and products, ensuring that documentation is aligned with the latest platform capabilities.
Develop and maintain style guides and documentation standards to ensure consistency and quality across all materials.
Review and edit technical content created by other team members to ensure clarity, consistency, and correctness.
Continuously improve the documentation process by suggesting and implementing best practices.
Participate in feedback cycles with customers and internal teams to understand their documentation needs and continuously enhance the user experience.
Ensure all documentation is up-to-date with the latest product versions and features.

Required Qualifications:
5+ years of experience as a technical writer, with a focus on cloud technology or SaaS companies.
Proven experience writing technical documentation for cloud-based software, APIs, and developer tools. Strong understanding of cloud technologies, platforms, and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in a simple and clear manner.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to produce error-free, well-structured documentation.
Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and translate complex information into easy-to-understand content.
Proficiency with documentation tools such as Confluence, GitHub, and Markdown.
Experience with agile software development and working in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with documentation generation tools and systems (e.g., Javadoc, Swagger). Knowledge of UI/UX principles and how they relate to technical documentation.
Experience with technical writing for APIs and SDKs. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technical Writing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Why Join Us?:
Work with a forward-thinking team in a rapidly growing SaaS company. Gain exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies.
Competitive salary and benefits package. Flexible work environment (remote options available).
Opportunity for career growth and development within a supportive, collaborative team.
If you're passionate about writing, have experience in the cloud technology space, and enjoy simplifying complex technical content, we'd love to hear from you!