Technical Writer

Vasion is looking for a Technical Writer that exemplifies our core values and wants to be part of our growing team. We are committed to making digital transformation attainable for everyone by building an affordable, integrated SaaS solution that simplifies business processes. Vasion offers a flexible working environment for our 300+ employees across the world, including at our global headquarters in St. George, Utah, or in one of our other offices in the UK, Germany, and Lehi, Utah.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Technical Writer, you’ll be an essential part of the product team. You’ll be working with Senior Technical Writers to create online documentation and learning tools that assist our customers in the configuration and step-by-step use of both our PrinterLogic and Vasion product lines.

This job requires a hands-on understanding of product features and operational details, a clear understanding of the customer, and the ability to convey this knowledge in a clear and precise way. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work alongside senior technical writers and product managers to drive documentation planning as part of the go-to-market (GTM) process
• Produce high-quality admin-level end user documentation that keeps pace with ongoing continuous (SaaS) delivery of new features and release notes
• Perform topic-based authoring and single-source publishing using the firm’s content management system (CMS)
• Stay abreast of product and UI developments as they shift during preview cycles
• Work with product managers and developers to create customer-facing release notes
• Employ in-software help and notification features (e.g., Intercom) to deliver contextual assistance and promote new features 
• Review past documentation for accuracy and content and work with subject matter experts (SME) and senior technical writers to update content
• Keep abreast of industry trends and changes in how online documentation is delivered and implement changes as needed to improve and refactor older content
• Contribute to and follow Vasion’s evolving design and style guides, especially aspects that cover technical/feature terminology
• Contribute to and help forge content and style consistency between user documentation and the support knowledge base
• Assist with other external-facing technical writing and editing projects as needed

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a tech writer in a software development environment
• Minimum of Associate Degree in a technical field, analysis, or technical writing
• Understands client-server models, SaaS, and standard network protocols
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including a keen eye for detail
• Proven ability to quickly understand and unpack complex technical concepts
• Exemplary critical thinking and analytical skills; asks probing questions
• History of working collaboratively in a team setting, with strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with MadCap Flare, MadCap Capture, and MadCap Central (preferred)
• Video capture and editing experience (preferred)
• Familiar with Jira/Confluence (preferred)
• Familiar with Intercom or similar in-software help system (preferred)

Benefits

• Flexible work environment 
• Paid parental leave
• Discretionary Vacation Bonus
• Flexible paid time off
• Competitive pay
• A full suite of traditional benefits
• Training/Advancement opportunities
• 401k with company-match and immediate vesting
• Mental health wellness support
• Financial wellness education
• Company-contributed HSA
• Headquarter perks include gym, pickleball, snacks & drinks, arcade, theater room, monthly All Hands lunch, etc.
• Lehi, Utah office perks include gym access, snacks & drinks, monthly All Hands lunch

OUR CORE VALUES

Vasion looks for people who will exemplify its core values and are driven to become:

• Action Owners (Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin)
• Candor Seekers (Radical Candor by Kim Scott)
• Relationship Builders (Leadership and Self-deception by The Arbinger Institute)
• Storytellers (Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller)

MORE ABOUT VASION

Visit https://www.vasion.com and https://www.printerlogic.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Vasion is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics.