technical communication team
pactera is looking for a technical writer to join the tibco development center in beijing. the job profile and other details are listed below.

experience
3+ years of technical writing experience.

educational background
bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience. computer science, computer engineering or electronic engineering degree is preferred.

job profile
a technical writer with a strong technical background to write manuals in english for various products. the writer must be able to:
• plan, research, write, illustrate, and edit existing or new product manuals.
• work very closely with development, quality assurance, support, and other cross-functional teams to ensure technical accuracy in the manuals.
• demonstrate excellent communication skills in interaction with various teams, and the ability to ask the right kind of questions.
• read and analyze functional specifications and other engineering-authored technical documents to interpret overall functionality and product intricacies.
• work extensively on the product to gain an understanding of the technical details and functionality.
• handle multiple products and manuals simultaneously; should be able to manage time and tasks effectively.
• adapt to changing requirements and deal with aggressive schedules.
• work independently through all stages of the document development life cycle (ddlc).
• serve the roles of an editor and proofreader by participating in peer reviews.
• the writer will also have opportunities to contribute to the user interface design and content.
skills required
• strong understanding of software development concepts and ability to quickly grasp new products and technologies.
• excellent written and verbal english language skills.
• good communication skills.
• familiarity with dita is a plus.