Technical Writer (MadCap Flare) Remote in US

Job Title : Technical Writer (MadCap Flare)

Location : Remote

Employment Type : Contract on W2

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer with hands-on expertise in MadCap Flare to develop organize and maintain high-quality technical documentation. The ideal candidate will collaborate with product managers engineers and QA teams to create clear concise and user-friendly content for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Create and maintain user guides installation manuals API documentation online help systems and release notes using MadCap Flare .

Design and manage documentation templates style guides and topic-based content structures.

Collaborate closely with SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) to gather technical details and translate them into accurate readable documentation.

Manage documentation projects through all phases - planning writing editing publishing and version control.

Ensure consistency in tone terminology and structure across all deliverables.

Convert complex technical concepts into clear concise and engaging content for target audiences.

Utilize tools such as Git / SVN Markdown HTML / CSS or XML to manage and publish documentation.

Conduct peer reviews and maintain documentation quality standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Technical Communication English Computer Science Engineering or a related field.

3 years of professional experience as a Technical Writer preferably in a software or IT environment.

Proven experience using MadCap Flare for authoring and publishing documentation.

Strong understanding of single-sourcing topic-based authoring and responsive HTML5 output.

Proficiency with HTML CSS and XML-based documentation workflows.

Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git Bitbucket or SVN).

Excellent writing editing and communication skills with attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience documenting APIs SDKs or developer tools.

Exposure to DITA Confluence Jira or other documentation and collaboration tools.

Familiarity with Agile / Scrum environments.

Knowledge of graphic tools (e.g. Snagit Visio or Adobe Illustrator) for creating visual aids.

Keywords :

Technical Writer MadCap Flare Documentation Specialist Online Help API Documentation XML HTML CSS Version Control DITA Software Documentation

Required Skills :

MadCap FlareTechnical Writers

Key Skills

Proofreading,Adobe Acrobat,Content Management Systems,Technical Writing,Visio,Microsoft Powerpoint,Sharepoint,XML,Confluence,Wiki Systems,Word Processing,Writing Skills

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1