Job Description

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Technical Writer for a Contract with a client in Austin, TX. You will be responsible for creating clear, accurate technical documentation for developer workflows and product features.

Rate Range: $50/hour to $53/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Senior Technical Writer job responsibilities include:

• Design, organize, and write technical content such as user manuals, onboarding guides, system architecture overviews, and FAQs for internal developer audiences.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Managers, UX Designers, Engineers, QA) to gather source material and define documentation requirements.

• Translate complex technical workflows into clear, digestible content tailored for developers and internal teams.

• Develop and maintain documentation templates and style guides to ensure consistency across all deliverables.

• Review and update documentation regularly based on product updates and user feedback to maintain accuracy and relevance.

• Drive content strategies to improve onboarding efficiency and user enablement, ensuring alignment with product development timelines.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 8–12 years of experience in technical writing, preferably in a product-based or SaaS environment.

• Proven ability to create clear, accurate onboarding documentation and user guides for technical and developer audiences.

• Strong proficiency in documentation tools (e.g., Confluence, Notion) and ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and translate them into simple, digestible content.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Ritesh.Kumar@ akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $50.00 to $53.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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