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Technical Writer
at VMware in Bangalore
VMware is the global leader in virtualization software for industry-standard systems. The world\\\'s largest companies use VMware solutions to simplify their IT, leverage their existing computing investments, and respond faster to changing business demands. VMware is based in Palo Alto, California, with a strong presence in Bangalore.
VMware Bangalore invites applications for the post of Technical Writer with around 3 years of experience in technical writing.
The ideal candidate must have strong writing skills, enjoy working with a team in a fast-paced environment, and be able to understand and explain complex technical concepts.
Responsibilities:
- Create documentation for technical end users of virtual machines and virtualization technology. Documentation consists of installation guides, user guides, release notes, online help, and knowledge-base articles.
- Gather information by working closely with engineers and writers, reading design documents and specifications, and using pre-release software.
- Create documentation designs, plans, and schedules.
- Update documentation for minor software releases
- Create manuals for major releases.
- Use FrameMaker to deliver high quality documentation on schedule.
- Create online help with tools such as Quadralay Webworks.
- Create PDF files for print vendors and HTML for our Web site.
Requirements:
- Graduates in Computer Science or a related field.
- Two to three years of experience writing software documentation for a technical audience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Should be familiar with different forms of global communication such as conference calls, holding Webex sessions, etc.
- Ability to work with a team of writers and engineers through all stages of the software development cycle, from concept to final product release.
- Ability to learn complex concepts quickly and explain them clearly.
- Must be flexible and enjoy working with new technology in a fast-paced environment where requirements change. Experience with VMware software or virtualization concepts is another plus point.
- Basic knowledge of UNIX/Linux.
- Experience developing online help.
- Experience with XML authoring tools is desirable.
- Knowledge of information design, structured writing, XML, and DITA is a plus.
Tools:
- Adobe FrameMaker 7.2 and above
- XMetaL and DITA
- Dreamweaver
- Acrobat 9
VMware Bangalore invites applications for the post of Technical Writer with around 3 years of experience in technical writing.
The ideal candidate must have strong writing skills, enjoy working with a team in a fast-paced environment, and be able to understand and explain complex technical concepts.
Responsibilities:
- Create documentation for technical end users of virtual machines and virtualization technology. Documentation consists of installation guides, user guides, release notes, online help, and knowledge-base articles.
- Gather information by working closely with engineers and writers, reading design documents and specifications, and using pre-release software.
- Create documentation designs, plans, and schedules.
- Update documentation for minor software releases
- Create manuals for major releases.
- Use FrameMaker to deliver high quality documentation on schedule.
- Create online help with tools such as Quadralay Webworks.
- Create PDF files for print vendors and HTML for our Web site.
Requirements:
- Graduates in Computer Science or a related field.
- Two to three years of experience writing software documentation for a technical audience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Should be familiar with different forms of global communication such as conference calls, holding Webex sessions, etc.
- Ability to work with a team of writers and engineers through all stages of the software development cycle, from concept to final product release.
- Ability to learn complex concepts quickly and explain them clearly.
- Must be flexible and enjoy working with new technology in a fast-paced environment where requirements change. Experience with VMware software or virtualization concepts is another plus point.
- Basic knowledge of UNIX/Linux.
- Experience developing online help.
- Experience with XML authoring tools is desirable.
- Knowledge of information design, structured writing, XML, and DITA is a plus.
Tools:
- Adobe FrameMaker 7.2 and above
- XMetaL and DITA
- Dreamweaver
- Acrobat 9
Published at 27-07-2010
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