Technical Writer

Hostwinds
Tukwila, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2024 CLOSED ON 8/30/2024

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Job Description

About us

Hostwinds is changing the face of the hosting industry by offering quality hosting services at a reasonable price. We also pride ourselves on establishing and maintaining excellent customer service for our clientele.

We provide a full range of services, from basic shared hosting to enterprise cloud deployments. We are developing new cutting-edge technologies and looking for new team members who share our passion.

Hostwinds is looking for a technical writer to join our growing team.

Qualifications

  • 2 years of experience in a technical field such as computer science or software engineering
  • 2 years of experience in Technical Writing
  • Experience with web hosting and associated technologies (Domains, Virtualization, Databases, Email)
  • Experience with cloud services (Servers, Object Storage, DNS)
  • Software Development Experience
  • Ability to grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities
  • The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills and a technical background that enables them to collaborate effectively with Software Engineers, Solutions Architects, Product Managers, and Technical Program Managers while delivering high-quality technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Technical Writers are responsible for creating and maintaining all technical copy produced by the company.
  • Work with other teams within the company to create, maintain, and organize high-quality internal technical documentation.
  • Work to continually create new tutorials to help educate our clients on performing complicated technical tasks.
  • Identify new opportunities that we can create tutorials about to continuously expand our library of tutorials.
  • Write blog posts and other “fun” technical content to engage our highly specialized audience.
  • Write technical marketing materials as needed for product sales and landing pages.
  • Help to create Email copy for company broadcasts and announcements.

Why Hostwinds would be an excellent fit for you

  • Benefits (Medical, Vision and Dental)
  • Free parking at our Seattle office
  • Generous PTO & Holiday Pay
  • Great Coffee and Snacks
  • Company Parties
  • Fun Work Culture
  • Career Development

Position located in the Seattle office, we do not offer to telecommute. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship.

Company Description

Hostwinds is a Seattle based hosting company that was founded in 2010. Hostwinds began changing the face of the hosting industry from the start with a set of new standards: Our dedicated staff ensure that our clients feel respected, satisfied and cared for at all times.

Hostwinds is a Seattle based hosting company that was founded in 2010. Hostwinds began changing the face of the hosting industry from the start with a set of new standards: Our dedicated staff ensure that our clients feel respected, satisfied and cared for at all times.
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