Senior Technical Writer Jobs

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably.
We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.
If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/
When you join AVEVA’s Research & Development team, you are joining a global team of over 2000 engineers and computer scientists. We work on more than 75 leading industrial automation and engineering products. Our focus, passion, and collaboration help us to deliver innovative, high-quality, and secure industrial software and user documentation that excites our customers.
At AVEVA, we’re all about limitless possibilities. Are you?
As a part of this function, the R&D Operations - Technical Writing team writes and publishes technical documents and associated content for products and solutions. The team is responsible for articulating complex technical concepts and tasks through simple descriptions and instructions.
We are looking for a Senior Technical Writer with a passion for writing and technology, strong communication skills, and a progressive outlook. You will be creative and innovative, curious and willing to learn, and wanting to make a difference. You will work directly with senior management to help us research and transform complex technical concepts, specifications, and procedures into user-oriented information for non-technical and technical audiences for developing high-quality software documentation that meets user needs. You will collaborate with various functions and closely work with the Chief Technology Office, Development, Product SME and Specialists, Test, Dev Services, Product Quality and Security, Program Management, Release Train Management, UX Design, and Cloud DevOps teams.
Job Responsibilities:

• Resolve conflicts independently and deliver in sync with multiple teams
• Act as a subject matter expert and a strategic contributor to one or more programs or business units
• Work closely with senior leadership to help define and implement cutting edge Technical Writing tools.
• Improve the quality of content, adhere to the established standards and guidelines, and deliver on time
• Suggest and implement processes and systems that enhance the performance and productivity of teams.
• Design, develop, review, and publish high-quality technical documentation
• Work with global teams in a fast, dynamic, and collaborative environment
• Work independently on advanced, unstructured, and complex work
• Guide and mentor junior staff

Job Qualifications:

• Proficient in managing complex projects
• Knowledge of software product development and cloud computing services, with a specific focus on Documentation Operations and content management
• Proficient in using productivity tools from Microsoft and content management tools from Adobe
• 5-10 years of experience in technical writing and documentation development
• Master’s or bachelor's degree in English, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience
• Proficient at concepts, processes, and tools of technical writing and information development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in working with global agile and DevOps teams
• Experience in working with Author-it Cloud and Microsoft Azure
• Proficient at DITA, structured authoring, and component content management systems
• Proficient in using tools for screen capturing and recording and audio and video editing
• Experience in working with products and solutions in industrial software

About AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability. By connecting the power of information and artificial intelligence with human insight, AVEVA enables teams to use their data to unlock new value. We call this Performance Intelligence. AVEVA’s comprehensive portfolio enables more than 20,000 industrial enterprises to engineer smarter, operate better and drive sustainable efficiency. AVEVA supports customers through a trusted ecosystem that includes 5,500 partners and 5,700 certified developers around the world. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with over 6,500 employees and 90 offices in over 40 countries.
We take pride in our core values and the diversity of our people, valuing the unique experience and expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we take pride in the diversity of our employees, valuing the special experience and expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. The ability to develop ground-breaking technologies is one of our key assets and our people make it happen.
Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.
AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.
Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.