Oracle NetSuite is looking for an exceptional, self-directed Technical Writer to write documentation for a complex business software application. An ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills and verbal communication skills, experience writing business software documentation, and demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with PM, development, QA, and technical writing to successfully deliver assigned documentation projects
• Proactively research product changes to determine scope of edits for assigned areas of documentation
• Independently write new documentation based on use cases, user stories, feature requirement documents, specifications, information from developers and product managers, and use of the product
• Revise documentation to incorporate product updates and product enhancements requested by customers and internal users
• Provide input on documentation design and implementation
• Proofread and edit documentation to ensure consistency of language and style, as well as correct application of templates
• Produce screenshots, flowcharts, and other graphics
• Attend and actively contribute to writing and scrum team meetings
• Partner with other teams such as Support, Training, and Professional Services to understand and respond to customer documentation needs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience as a technical writer or equivalent writing experience.
• Excellent English skills, and proficiency in proofreading/editing, writing, and verbal communication
• A track record in research and writing
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Self-starter
• Experience learning, using, and writing about business applications, software, and technology
• A track record of successfully working with development, QA, and technical writing to deliver quality documentation
• Excellent strategic thinking, time management, and prioritization skills
• Ability to create high-quality documentation while making tradeoff decisions
• Experience in meeting tight deadlines and adapting to changing priorities
• Experience working with cross-functional teams across product development lifecycles
• Experience working with multiple teams
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, screen capture programs, and current word processing, desktop publishing, and graphics software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with agile teams or familiarity with agile development
• Experience working with remote teams
• Knowledge of XML editors, such as ArborText Epic Editor
• Experience using a source control program such as Perforce.
• Business or programming knowledge, such as accounting or scripting
• Experience writing about ERP business applications
• Ability to quickly learn how to use products
• Passion for technology

Creates, develops, plans, writes and edits operational, instructional, maintenance, test or user manuals for paper, multimedia or web-based publications. Contributes to the timely design, production and delivery/completion of product documentation and document sets.

As a member of the technical writing division, you will write, review and produce single books or individual chapters, appendices, etc. of product user documentation and/or courseware. Obtain data and information from the appropriate source e.g. technical staff and exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

Duties and tasks are standard with some variation; displays understanding of roles, processes and procedures. Performs moderately complex problem solving with assistance and guidance in understanding and applying company policies and processes. BS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 1 year of software engineering or related experience.