Contract Opportunity: Senior Technical Author (Outside IR35)

Are you an experienced Senior Technical Author with a proven background in commercial software environments? We’re seeking a highly skilled contractor to join our client’s fast-paced, deadline-driven team to deliver clear, scalable, and user-friendly documentation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Senior Technical Author within commercial software companies
• Expertise in creating user guides, manuals, and process documentation that is easy to navigate and understand
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with software engineers, QA teams, and product owners to extract accurate technical detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to work under pressure and ask the right questions to get the job done
• Someone who thrives in tight deadline environments and takes full ownership of their deliverables
• Tech-agnostic mindset – the tools don’t matter as much as your ability to translate complexity into clarity

The Work:

• Deliver a suite of scalable documentation that remains useful and understandable long after the project is complete
• Take initiative in interviewing stakeholders, researching systems, and identifying knowledge gaps
• Help shape documentation strategy while remaining hands-on with writing
• Remote working with 1 or 2 trips to Edinburgh if needed
• Fast-moving hiring process – immediate start available

If you're a seasoned documentation pro with the people skills and pace to match your writing ability,

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Writing/Editing, and Art/Creative

• Industries

  Software Development, Maritime Transportation, and IT System Custom Software Development

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