Technical Writer in United Kingdom

Job description

Technical Writer – Software Solution – Remote

Daily rate: £200 - £400 (inside IR35)

Duration: 2 months

Start: ASAP

My client is looking for a freelance Mid-Level Technical Writer to support our documentation efforts for cloud-based and desktop software products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical writing, excellent collaboration skills, and hands-on familiarity with cloud technologies and .NET desktop application development. This role requires someone who can clearly document technical processes, work closely with developers, and manage content within Confluence in an Agile/SCRUM environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, edit, and maintain user guides, technical manuals, API documentation, and internal knowledge base content.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and QA teams to gather information and translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise documentation.
• Use Confluence to organize and share knowledge effectively across teams.
• Contribute to the planning and improvement of documentation processes aligned with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile/SCRUM methodologies.
• Write content with an understanding of cloud computing fundamentals and how users interact with .NET desktop applications and cloud-based systems.
• Maintain version control of documentation across multiple product releases.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in technical writing, ideally in a software development environment.
• Strong experience using Confluence for collaboration and documentation.
• Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Familiarity with .NET desktop application development and modern cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Comfortable working in an Agile/SCRUM environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple documentation projects.
• Location, UK or Europe

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English