Technical writer/programmer
Jun 2nd, 2009 | By Jamie Fix | Category: Jobs
Lender Processing Services (LPS) currently has an opening for a Senior Technical Writer. Anyone who is interested can apply at http://www.lpsvcs.com/.
This position develops Help systems and other documentation for web-based and client-server mortgage software, which includes:
· Analyzing source materials such as use cases, design specs, and other technical documents to identify how the software functions and what business needs are being met
· Working with analysts and developers to understand how applications behave
· Using applications under development to understand how they work and determine the best way to document them
· Developing html-based help ensuring help meeting standards for technical writing, grammar, and formats
· Testing Help systems to ensure that no errors are delivered into production
· Maintaining Help systems
Minimum Requirements:
· 3-5 years Help development experience including online help, release notes, hardware and software installation guides, user guides, reference guides, administrator guides, and quick-reference materials for Web-based and client-server products.
· Experience developing online help using a Windows help development tool (AuthorIT, RoboHelp, WebWorks), HTML or HTML help, or XML.
· Technical understanding of web- and client-server architecture and programming concepts.
· Proven project management experience and skills.
· Successful experience working in a team-writing environment.
· Excellent analysis, interviewing, research, troubleshooting, and information-gathering skills.
· Must be assertive, a quick learner, and have excellent attention to detail.
Education: Bachelors degree in Technical Communications, Communications, English
Experience: 3-5 years experience developing Help systems for software applications.
Desired Qualifications:
· Positive attitude
· Attention to detail
· Ability to work on a team
· Knowledge of the mortgage industry
· JavaScript experience