Technical Writer (BB-D2EAC)
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Technical Writer
R2568
Location
Winnipeg
Career Track
Technology
Our Technology team is the backbone of our company: constantly creating, testing, learning and iterating to better meet the needs of our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced, ideas-led environment, you’re in the right place.
Why this job’s a big deal
We welcome people at the top of their game who work collaboratively, prioritize learning, and take their work seriously, but not themselves. Our distribution team in Winnipeg, Canada is a grown-up start-up, combining cutting-edge technology with real purpose. Every day we provide exclusive discounts on hotels, flights, rental cars and packages through our proprietary Booking Engines (API) and Customer Facing Platforms (Private Labels). Our technology powers some of the most iconic brands in the world, helping millions of travelers be there for the moments that matter. For us, every trip is a big deal.
Priceline is seeking an experienced technical writer to join our team and help take our partner-focused services to new heights. As an ideal candidate, you have proven experience in a highly technical field, such as software development, computer science, or engineering. Your ability to evaluate and translate complex information is second to none, and you have a natural desire to help people understand things that are hard to understand.
In this role you will get to:
Develop comprehensive documentation and set organizational standards
Obtain a deep understanding of products and services to translate complex product information into simple, polished, and engaging content
Write user-friendly content that meets the needs of the target audience, turning insights language that sets our users up for success
Develop and maintain detailed databases of appropriate reference materials, including research, usability tests, and design specifications
Evaluate current content and develop innovative approaches for improving information architecture
Research, outline, write, and edit new and existing content, working closely with various departments to understand project requirements
Independently gather information from subject matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation
Work with development and support leads to identify all documentation repositories, revise and edit, and determine the best solution for data compilation and centralized storage
Research, create, and maintain information architecture templates that uphold organizational and legal standards, and allow for easy data migration
Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, with a consistent and cohesive voice across all documentation
Who you are:
2+ years’ industry experience as an effective technical writer
Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex topics
Previous experience writing documentation and procedural materials for multiple audiences
Superior written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
Experience working with engineering to improve user experience: design, UI, and help refine content and create visuals and diagrams for technical support content
Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, with an eye for prioritization
Firm understanding of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)
Previous software development experience
Certification through the Society for Technical Communicators
Experience of markdown syntax and OpenAPI spec preferred
Demonstrated history of living the values important to priceline: Customer, Innovation, Team, Accountability and Trust. Unquestionable integrity and ethics
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