Technical Writer (Technical Writers Team)

Job title:

Technical Writer (Technical Writers Team)

Company:

Semrush

Job description

Hi there!
We are Semrush, a global IT company developing our own product – a platform for digital marketers. New stars are born here, so don’t miss your chance.We currently have an opening for a Technical Writer – a role perfect for creative souls and natural-born writers who know their way around wordsTasks in the roleEditing drafts of new docsUpdating existing docs and proofreading changesMaintaining documentation writing standards, style guide, templates, doc linter rules, etcAdvising development teams on documentation best practicesImproving information architecture and making documentation easier to findTaking ownership over and completing projects related to Knowledge Sharing and ManagementWriting docs from scratch (on occasion)Who we are looking for right nowYou have 2+ уears of experience writing technical docs – including API docs – for the software developer audienceYou have a deep understanding of technical documentation types, know how to create not only a good article, but a structured and connected web of docs. You see the big pictureYou have extensive experience with docs-as-code (command line, Git, Markdown/reStructuredText)You have experience working with static site generators such as MkDocsYou proactively gather information through research and pursuing SMEsYou are fluent in English (near-native or native) and know how to adjust your writing style for different audiencesNot required, but a plusExperience with documentation linters such as ValeYou can read and understand JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Other programming languages are welcomeYou are familiar with CI/CD pipelines and how docs fit into the software development lifecycleYou understand the software development lifecycle and cloud infrastructure basicsYou have experience creating infographics, diagrams, or other media for docs. You know how to effectively use such mediaYou have experience with web accessibilityYou are familiar with documentation analytics and related toolsYou share our common values: Trust, because we prefer to speak up and be our true selves; Sense of Ownership, because it’s not worth wasting time on something you don’t believe in; and enthusiasm for Constant Changes, because we are always looking to make things betterA bit about the team:You can get to know the team better at one of the interviews, but some brief information about future colleagues will be useful now.

The Technical Writers Team focuses on managing a broad range of developer documentation: from integration tutorials to API references. We work with SMEs and readers from multiple teams. We’re moving towards docs-as-code, so knowing how to work an IDE and Git is a must. We’re also involved in the broader Knowledge Management activities and projects.We will try to create all the right conditions for you to work and rest comfortably:It’s up to you to decide what work format works best for you. You can #wfo, #wfh, or mix both.Flexible working day startUnlimited PTOHobby benefitBreakfast, snacks, and coffee at the officeCorporate eventsTraining, courses, conferencesGifts for employeesFinally, a little more about our company:We’ve been developing our product for 16 years and have been awarded G2’s Top 100 Software Products, Global and US Search Awards 2021, Great Place to Work Certification, Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and many more. In March 2021 Semrush went public and started trading on the NYSE with the SEMR ticker.10,000,000+ users in America, Europe, Asia, and Australia have already tried Semrush, and over 1,000 people around the world are working on its development. The Semrush team is constantly growing.Our new colleague, we are waiting for you!Semrush is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or medical condition including medical characteristics, genetic identity, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications.

Expected salary

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 03:32:28 GMT

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