Technical Writer III

Overview

Our Tech Client is looking for an outstanding technical writer for the Network Firewall and Firewall Manager services. As a technical writer, you will create and publish technical documentation for the client technology platform, including developer guides and detailed API documentation. Successful past delivery of developer-oriented technical documentation for a programming platform is required. Must have experience writing documentation for APIs, SDKs, components, and tools. Your documentation will be used by internal software developers and external 3rd parties who build and manage security deployments in the client platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deliver high quality documentation, while always keeping the customer top of mind.
• Develop content, re-use, and single-sourcing strategies.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in a writing or lead writing role
• Prior Amazon experience (Required by Client for consideration)
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and able to manage multiple competing priorities
• Proven ability to work directly with teams of software engineers and write for a developer audience
• Past success designing documentation for software APIs
• Intermediate knowledge of XML, markdown, or HTML
• Intermediate experience with Git
• Experience designing, planning, and delivering content that meets the needs of a technical audience
• Proven ability to use and follow a style guide

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in web services, software development, and network and application security
• Familiarity working with docs as code
• An understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• A proactive and unbiased attitude to resolving problems and delivering results
• Strong attention to detail

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $40 – $44/Hourly (W2). Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.