Description
PEOPLE BUSINESS AG is a Swiss IT recruitment consultancy company and is based in Zurich.We provide highly qualified personnel for international companies, who want to increase their organizational effectiveness, competence, quality and speed. That is the main focus of People Business AG.
For our client, a globally active firm headquartered in Central Switzerland, we are looking to staff a Content Architect-Technical Writer 80-100%. to start on 01 Aug, 2015
Job Description
* As the Technical Writer, you will provide support to all project and software architects with any architectural documentation activities.
* Your main tasks will be to:
* Write, review and align architectural documentation in close collaboration with the platform and project Software Architects
* Monitor and manage all architectural documentation activities and documentation timelines across relevant cross-geographic projects.
* Setup and conduct trainings complementary to architectural documentation.
* Cater to documentation-related requests originating from the Software Architecture team.
* Be responsible for collaborating with the project architects to produce and maintain the highest possible quality of architectural documentation deliverables across the Software Architecture
* Create, modify and update templates and tools for a consistent and professional architectural documentation across the company.
* Cooperate with the technical writing department to align technical terms, processes, authoring tools
Must Haves
* 6+ years of consistent professional growth, preferably in the software industry, with a very solid and deep background in Technical Writing, with a proven track record in applying your knowledge.
* Proven experience with page layout tools, presentation software, and authoring tools.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English.
* Consistently flawless editorial skills and experience with style guides.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to find and communicate differing concepts to people of various cultures, backgrounds and interests.
* The ability to establish and enforce best practices and consistency in architectural documentation, while maintaining focus on project priorities and fostering an environment of open two-way communication.
* The ability to manage your work proactively and function under tight timelines, taking ownership for delivering high-quality work products while working as a team.
* Familiarity with software products which are typically used by software architects like UML tools and open source tools is an added advantage.
Nice to Haves
* good verbale german language skills are desirable
Contract Type: Contract - w/m
Start Date: 01 Aug, 2015 or by agreement
Duration: 10 Months with extension
Workload: 100%
Workplace: Central Switzerland