Software Documentation Specialist
Job Description
Our development team is in search of a Software Documentation Specialist to help ensure the delivery of high-quality software that will serve both our internal staff and our agents within the industry.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Creating and publishing release notes as needed for production releases
- Participating in planning and daily standups to ensure an understanding of product additions so that they can be accurately documented for staff, agents, and developers
- Updating existing product software documentation to ensure accuracy of newly released product features
- Working with other groups within Ritter to coordinate department additions to the documentation site
- Creating product feature videos when needed
- Assisting with quality assurance as needed
- Working with Developers as needed to maintain Ritter documentation website
- Helping to write effective UI text for application interfaces
Skills / Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of education in Computer and Information Sciences, Writing or related field, or equivalent job experience
- Thorough knowledge of computers, software applications, and technical writing disciplines
- Understanding of software development life cycle
- Experience with docs-as code, GitHub, and Hugo or other static site generators desired
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and technical skills