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Senior Technical Writer, Data Documentation

Technical WriterTechnical WriterFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2000H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Serbia

Posted

33 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor DegreeEnglish

Job Description

Senior Technical Writer, Data Documentation

JetBrains

• Create clear, structured documentation for data, metrics, tools, and services. • Work on content such as data catalogs, metrics documentation, user guides, SDK documentation, and UI text. • Take ownership of a specific area and improve processes. • Lead documentation projects and support contributors. • Mentor junior writers and help raise the quality of documentation throughout the department.

Job Requirements

  • Extensive writing experience within software, IT, or data-related domains.
  • Strong technical foundation and an understanding of software development concepts and workflows.
  • Experience documenting APIs, SDKs, developer tools, data tools, datasets, metrics, data catalogs, or other complex systems.
  • Experience with docs-as-code, Markdown or XML, and version control (specifically Git).
  • Excellent English and writing skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and empathize with different highly technical audiences.
  • A proactive mindset and the ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize tasks, and move work forward.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, including an inclination toward mentoring, knowledge sharing, and improving how the team works.
  • Strong understanding of data analysis concepts and terminology.
  • Experience leading or independently completing technical documentation projects.
  • Experience improving documentation processes with templates, automation, scripts, or AI tools.
  • Experience optimizing content for both human readers and AI-based discovery and reuse.

Benefits

  • We are an equal opportunity employer
  • Open and inclusive workplace

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