Aspen Technology

Sr Technical Writer

Aspen Technology$75K — $95K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Operations Technology, or related field.
  • 5-8 years of experience in software documentation.
  • Fluency in English (C1) and basic French (A1) for international client interactions.
  • Ability to learn complex topics and software applications quickly.
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on clarity and conciseness in documentation.
  • Personal project management skills to operate effectively in dynamic environments.
  • Knowledge of HTML and web publishing; experience with Python, Lua, CSS, and Javascript.

Responsibilities

  • Research, write, and edit user-centric technical documentation.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of products to manage documentation effectively.
  • Collaborate with development and product teams to gather accurate information.
  • Implement documentation best practices across the organization.
  • Apply style guides to ensure visual consistency in the documentation library.
  • Track tasks with a work management system to adhere to deadlines.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to team accountability.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly expanding market.
  • Collaborative work environment with Agile methodology.
  • Visibility and impact on the success of software products.
  • Continuous learning and adherence to security and compliance standards.
Full Job Description
The Role
AspenTech is looking for a talented and experienced Technical Writer to join our Enterprise Operations Platform (EOP) organization. In this role, you will be responsible for translating complex technical concepts into comprehensive, user-centric content that is easy to understand. You will work collaboratively with technical team members and other technical writers to ensure our AspenTech customers have the information they need to use our industry leading products.

As part of the EOP team, you will be a member of an Agile development team responsible for the delivery of next-generation industrial software solutions. These solutions will provide a software-defined, data-centric, flexible platform which enables automation for AspenTech’s diverse customer base. This role’s contributions have highly visible impacts on the success and scalability of our software offerings to our customers. Our organization and product are positioned in the market to grow at a rapid pace over the next decade with varied opportunities for career growth.

Your Impact
  • Research, write, and edit documentation such as configuration guides, user documentation, and other related technical materials.
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of products to efficiently manage and deliver complex software documentation that meets the needs of the target audience.
  • Partner closely with development teams, product managers, product owners, architects, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and source accurate information to continually improve documentation.
  • Drive documentation best practices across teams in the organization.
  • Apply design and style guides to existing documentation to ensure consistent look and feel across the documentation library.
  • Utilize work tracking system to ensure tasks stay on track and deadlines are met.
  • Actively participate with team members as part of a scaled Agile organization.
  • Contribute to a culture of accountability and collaboration across a variety of support, development, security, and product teams.
  • Continually demonstrate adherence to security best practices and compliance requirements.
  • Complete assigned technical and industry training.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills as a participant in a variety of Agile ceremonies.

What You'll Need
  • A bachelor’s degree in Technical/Professional Writing, English, Communications, Operations Technology, or a related technical field.
  • 5-8 years of experience developing software, User Guides, Configuration Documents, or technical documentation.
  • Language requirement: French: A1 (advanced) English level C1 (advanced), the position requires interactions with international clients.
  • Ability to quickly learn complex topics and software applications.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Thorough understanding of how to translate complex information into concise, easy-to-follow instructions
  • Strong personal project management skills; able to be self-directed and capable of working effectively in an environment with a high degree of change.
  • Knowledge of HTML and web publishing • Experience in: Python, Lua, CSS, Javascript, Antora.
  • Understanding of Agile methodology, such as SAFe or Scrum.
  • Familiarity with project management tools, such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
  • Willingness to contribute ideas and solutions while honoring and supporting the ideas of others.

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About Aspen Technology

Aspen Technology, Inc., known as AspenTech, is a provider of software and services for the process industries headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. AspenTech has 35 offices around the world, on all continents.
Learn more about Aspen Technology
Size
1,897 employees
Market Cap
$13.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$306.9 million
Founded
1981
5 Year Trend
-3.9%
Revenue
$688.5 million
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