Lead Technical Writer
Skills
DocumentationEditingManualsMarkdownOnline HelpRelease NotesTechnical Documentation
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a technical writer, with at least 2 years in a lead role
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
- Experience documenting APIs, SDKs, and developer tools
- Experience with the docs-as-code framework such as issue tracking, version control, restructured text and markdown and static site generators such as Docusaurus
- Ability to work independently and lead documentation initiatives while effectively managing multiple, complex efforts simultaneously, such as the launch of new documentation resources, large-scale documentation audits, and cross-functional initiatives
Nice to have
- Solid understanding of Python and Git, and GitHub
- Familiarity with docs-as-code workflows and static site generators, particularly Docusaurus
- Familiarity with data engineering, data pipelines, or similar technical domains
- Passing familiarity with React, CSS, and web development
- Previous experience in data tools or open-source company
Day to day
- Developing and maintaining technical documentation for Dagster, including API references, user guides, and tutorials
- Collaborating with engineering teams to translate complex technical information into clear documentation
- Managing documentation projects from concept to launch with cross-functional stakeholders