Technical Writer

Remote: 
Hybrid
Contract: 
Work from: 
Colombo (LK)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience in technical writing of software documentation., Strong technical background with the ability to learn new technologies., Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal., University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred..

Key responsibilities:

  • Create and maintain high-quality product documentation and user guides.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to understand product features and documentation needs.
  • Manage and update the Help Center, including articles, images, and localization.
  • Produce tutorials and analyze content for reuse and single-sourcing opportunities.

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Matific SME http://www.matific.com
51 - 200 Employees
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Job description

Description

ABOUT MATIFIC

Matific is a leading global education technology provider, delivering an adaptive online learning platform for primary school mathematics. With our product being utilized by millions of students, teachers and parents in 100+ countries we are helping educate the youth and bring equality to education. With over $50M USD invested and a global team of over 150 employees, we are committed to achieving our goals. We’ve also picked up a number of awards including numerous CODiEs, Academics’ Choice and Edtech Digest to name a few.


THE ROLE

We are looking for a Technical Writer to produce high-quality documentation that contributes to the overall success of our products. You will work collaboratively with developers, quality engineers, product managers, support teams and usability experts to make our products easier to use.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements.
  • Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience.
  • Write easy-to-understand user interface text, online help and developer guides.
  • Create tutorials to help end-users use a variety of applications.
  • Analyze existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities.
  • Create and maintain the information architecture.
  • Maintain Matific’s Help Center:

-Create, update, unpublish and delete articles

-Capture images, gifs and videos to use in articles

-Oversee localization of articles to other languages

-Work with designers & developers to maintain the Help Center theme


Requirements

  • Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation.
  • Strong technical background with the ability to self-learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.
  • Ability to deliver high-quality documentation paying attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills. Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to understand and perform basic programming.
  • Ability to perform screen capture, basic image and video editing.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience working with a YouTube channel - Added advantage

Benefits

  • A business with a strong purpose to provide quality education to children everywhere.
  • A fast and exciting scale-up environment.
  • Work in the booming Edtech industry.
  • Collaborate closely with seasoned, successful entrepreneurs from around the world.
  • Opportunity to innovate and challenge the status quo.
  • Great remuneration, paid in USD.
  • A fun-loving office environment with full facilities for tech professionals at One Galle Face Office Tower.
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage for you and your family, ensuring your health and well-being.
  • Flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance.
  • Access to continuous learning opportunities to enhance your skills and grow your career.

Required profile

Experience

Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Collaboration
  • Communication

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