Technical Writer (Hybrid) Job at Cognizant, Richmond, VA

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  • Cognizant
  • Richmond, VA

Job Description

Technical Writer (Hybrid)

Cognizant is looking for an experienced top-notch Technical Writer to grow with our team! As a Technical Writer you will be involved from conception to completion with projects that are technologically sound and aesthetically impressive. An ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in a fast paced, collaborative team. Someone that values the “team” and maximizes the opinions and expertise of their teammates to deliver quality.

Location: Richmond, VA

  • You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Need to document SDK installation manuals, uses, etc.
  • Experience as a technical writer, editor, or content strategist
  • Business or professional writing including analysis/ report or proposal writing
  • Ability to easily grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text, graphics and process flows
  • Independently gather information from subject matter experts to develop, organize, and write end-user, technical, system, product and process documentation, based on client needs
  • Ability to analyze existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities
  • Ability to deliver high-quality and technically accurate content by means of successful collaboration with information owners

Required Qualifications:

  • 6 to 8 years of expirence working as technical writer
  • Proficiency in using technical writing tools like Docusaras or Confluence.
  • Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) for managing documentation changes and collaborating with developers
  • Need to have basic knowledge in React/Node Js
  • Experience writing user-focused documentation for a range of audience
  • Experience in Tech Writing
  • Experience in technology content writing
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Basic familiarity with the software development life cycle and in-depth knowledge of the documentation development life cycle
  • Strong knowledge of processes, writing principles, and style guides
  • Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and thoroughly
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to plan, manage competing priorities, and respond to changes quickly
  • Manage content projects and working with teams and stakeholders
  • Write easy-to-understand user interface text, online help, and developer guides.
  • Analyze existing and potential content.
  • Create and maintain the information architecture
  • Proofread and edit documents submitted
  • Provide quick turnaround on expedited requests such as product errors, bugs, or issues.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Applications will be accepted until 12/5/2024.

The Salary rate for this position is between $68,422K –114K, depending on the experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Disclaimer: The salary rate, other compensation, and benefits information are accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Why Choose Cognizant?

It takes a lot to succeed in today’s fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams! We stand out because we put human experiences at the core. Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry-recognized, award-winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical training to keep your skills fresh and have opportunities to acquire certifications in the newest technologies.

Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passion—for our clients (fortune 100 companies), our communities, and our organization. It’s the defining attribute that we look for in our people.

If you love ambiguity, are excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

About Cognizant Digital Engineering

Well-designed software transcends digital technology, going beyond the fulfillment of basic requirements to focus instead on human needs. Within Cognizant Digital Engineering, we help clients develop software products that transform human insights into tangible, production-ready digital solutions. We also work with our clients to scale their native cloud applications. Using insights from the lived experiences of our consumers, we seamlessly replace traditional service strategies with engaging, precise, and direct digital applications. Designing phenomenal software is vital to success in the digital economy—and we understand that a human-centric approach is key to this design.

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