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Sr Technical Writer

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr Technical Writer

Bangalore, India

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be part of a team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of $22 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create meaningful contributions to the world.

How will you make an impact?

In this role, you will develop API documentation and developer documentation for a cloud-native platform. You will collaborate with various teams to produce high-quality documentation that elevate the experience of both internal and external developers.

Key Responsibilities:

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  • Create, manage, and maintain high-quality API documentation and developer documentation that facilitate the use of our products and services.
  • Collaborate closely with developers and other technical staffs to gather necessary information.
  • Contribute to the development of documentation strategies and plans.
  • Conduct user research and gather feedback to continuously improve documentation quality and usability.
  • Mentor other technical writers on the process of creating and maintaining the developer documentation

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical writing.
  • Extensive experience with developer documentation and API documentation.
  • Proficiency in planning and building API reference output using tools like Swagger, and crafting comprehensive developer guides with code samples.
  • Ability to read software code as source material.
  • Experience with docs-as-code approach and static site generators, preferably Docusaurus.
  • Experience with HTML, CSS, and Markdown.
  • Experience with source control software such as Perforce or GitHub.
  • Experience documenting IDEs, Web services technologies, APIs, SDKs, SaaS applications, or enterprise-class client-server software.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
  • Practical experience with documentation tools, content management systems, and version control systems.
  • Should be able to drive team strategy and direction.
  • Demonstrable ability to independently lead projects and collaborate effectively with multiple teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in an IT software development environment.
  • Experience with MDX (Markdown with React components).
  • Familiarity with React or other similar web development frameworks
  • Ability to identify process gaps and advise the team management on quality and efficiency.
  • Experience collaborating with documentation teams in other verticals to build consensus and best practices.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide writing samples and take a test on camera or at our office

Client-provided location(s): Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01256018-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program