Senior Tech Writer Job in Tibco Software Inc

Roles and Responsibilities: Perform various levels of writing and editing, including crafting original copy, substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading Produce UI content for a variety of audiences, from end-user to highly technical Produce content for products, wireframes, storyboards, detailed specifications, and other assets with guidance from an editorial lead Attentive to detail style, terminology, voice and tone Able to iterate rapidly and create multiple solutions Creates documentation plans to align with engineering sprints and product release schedules. The plan requires little, if any, review by Managers/more senior Technical Writers. Research participates in requirements review to ensure a thorough understanding of each technology/component/release. Reads and assimilates information from other documentation such as technical specifications. Owns the technical accuracy of content whilst gaining a broader understanding of Cloud Software Group technologies. Be the first customer. Try out features on your own before documenting it for the customer. Should be able to learn new products and technologies quickly and have the versatility to move between projects. Manages own schedule effectively and meets agreed upon deadlines consistently. Participates in schedule commitment. Expected to create and maintain a project schedule, when appropriate. Communicates schedule status and pending issues with release lead and documentation manager. Able to identify and escalate when schedule moves off track. Starts to propose solutions to issues as they arise. Receives little instruction on day-to-day work, beyond general instructions on new assignments. Provides feedback to other authors regarding content. Performs work relatively independently, attending meetings, proposing plans and schedules, and gathering information. Expansion of professional contacts to those outside of Product Documentation (e.g., Developers, Test, etc.), and deeper understanding of Cloud Software Group technologies, and overall socialization of the editing process. Successfully load balances workload across multiple assignments Continues to develop in a number of areas, including: Seeking out opportunities for global team impact. Actively helping others on the team. Representing the local team at cross-departmental committees, councils, etc. With coaching, expected to propose options for solving issues as they arise. Basic Qualifications (Education, Certification, Training, Experience): Bachelor s degree in English, journalism, technical writing, or a related field. Minimum of 5+ years technical writing experience. Aptitude or experience in information development/writing in Enterprise IT, server virtualization or related fields.