Senior Technical Writer (Data Documentation)
Core
Creating clear, structured documentation for data, metrics, tools, and services to help colleagues understand and use the data ecosystem.
Role type
Senior Technical Writer (Data Documentation)
Builds
Data catalogs, metrics documentation, user guides, SDK documentation, and UI text.
Domain
Software development and data management
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Extensive writing experience in software/IT/data domains, understanding of software development concepts and workflows, experience documenting APIs/SDKs/data tools/datasets/metrics, proficiency with docs-as-code/Markdown/XML/Git, ability to explain complex topics to technical audiences
Preferred skills
Understanding of data analysis concepts and terminology, experience leading technical documentation projects, experience improving documentation processes with templates/automation/scripts/AI tools, experience optimizing content for AI-based discovery
Technologies
Markdown, XML, Git
Responsibilities
Create documentation for data catalogs, metrics, tools, and services; take ownership of specific documentation areas; improve documentation processes; mentor junior writers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities