Technical Author (DITAXML) (Leeds)

Technical Author (DITAXML)

Technical Author required to join our world leading client s software development arm. As a Technical Author you will be producing information products to support software product development and deployment which include but are not limited to Online Help Installation Guides Release Notes Training Manuals and Videos. Technical Author Skill Set Proficient communication and presentation skills in English Information gathering (interviewing SMEs software trials specifications documents demos source content research extrapolating) Information usability and architecture (knowledge of human interface information architecture needs analysis audience characteristics) Writing and editing succinctly and clearly In-depth knowledge of technical communication development tools Knowledge of project management and agile software development methodologies Graphics capture basic editing DITA XML experience Business savvy a plus Technical Author Deliverables Single-source authoring Online Help User administrator guides Getting started installation configuration guides Release notes Tutorials training manuals or guides a plus Video creation a plus Technical Author Methodology Modular documentation and authoring Information architecture Minimalism techniques Developing Quality Technical Information Technical Author Tools Microsoft Office XML Editing tools such as Oxygen XMetaL or Arbortext Content management system Microsoft SharePoint Adobe Products (FrameMaker RoboHelp Captivate Acrobat Photoshop) Education Bachelors in Technical Communications Computer Science Engineering English Journalism Education or Training Graduate degree or certifications a plus TO APPLY PLEASE VISIT - www.seevee.co.uk JobDescription.php id 3994& title technical-author-dita-xml-& location west-yorkshire