[rmiug-jobs] Digest Number 4534
Boulder, CO-Contract Technical Writer (possible contract to hire)
Posted by: "Jeanne Leasure" jeanne.leasure@anark.com jeanneleasure27
Date: Mon May 19, 2008 5:29 pm ((PDT))
Company
Anark Corporation provides powerful enterprise software and
solutions to organizations that need to cost effectively deliver
high-end, interactive 3D based applications. Anark customers such as
Boeing, Panasonic Avionics, USAF, Sony and Maserati improve
efficiency, save money and communicate more effectively with mission-
critical interactive Product Visualization, Training, and Corporate
Communication applications.
Opportunity
The Contract Technical Writer is responsible for writing
programming, installation, setup, and operations documentation for
software development and embedded systems products. In addition to
writing manuals and help systems, this individual may also be called
on to write training, "how to" documents, and product information
for the company's website, press releases, and contracts. The right
candidate may be considered for a full-time position.
Responsibilities
· Design and write technical documentation and training
materials for a software developer audience.
· Create complete documentation set for software UI (User
Guide level), including all graphics, and deliver in printable and
electronic formats
· Document API (SDK level), including functional/feature
sets, installation guide, and quickstarts, and deliver in electronic
format
· Contribute to or write training materials
· Contribute to or write technical white papers
· Contribute to other technical support and marketing
efforts, including Knowledge Base articles and technical marketing
materials.
Preferred Experience and Skills
· Experience writing programming guide and API reference
documentation for software engineers.
· Knowledge of basic Internet concepts and ability to read
HTML, CSS and XML code.
· Ability to write installation, setup, and operations
documentation.
· Experience writing training materials.
· Strong knowledge and demonstrated ability working with
Adobe FrameMaker, Quadralay WebWorks or Robohelp, Adobe Acrobat, MS
Word, Adobe Illustrator, SnagIt or Paintshop Pro
· 3D software, graphics-oriented software experience needed.
· Experience working within an organized technical writing
process that includes style guidelines, editorial cycles, source
control, and bug tracking.
· Experience with real-time multimedia application
development (game development, Flash, etc.) desirable.
Work Environment
Come work in an interesting, cutting edge, exciting, fun, energetic,
friendly and supportive work environment. Those are the words that
Anark employees use to describe their experience working in our
downtown Boulder office. You will get to learn new technologies and
processes on a regular basis and expand your skill-set. Managers are
confident in your skills and abilities and will let you work at your
own pace to complete tasks and projects. There's a trust between co-
workers that we're all experts in our respective areas, so there's
no need to make sure someone is on task. We may work hard to get a
project done, but we know how to relax and have fun too. There is a
diverse set of interests among all employees and so whatever your
hobby or interest, you can find a colleague to share it with at
Anark.
Contact
Post your resume directly to our Careers Site at
http://www.anark.com/careers/instructions.asp. You may also email it
to jobs@anark.com.
