Technical Writer
Skills
About the role
Hello Visionary!
We know that the only way a business thrives is when our people grow. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global and diverse team supports you while challenging you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
If this excites you, then you’d be a great addition to our team.
We are looking for a Technical Writer for Chennai Location.
You’ll make a difference by:
Creating, editing, and maintaining high-quality technical documentation, including:
User Guides
Release Notes
Data Sheets
Online Help content
Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as developers, testers, product managers, product owners, and UX designers to ensure documentation accuracy and completeness
Working with Content Management Systems (CMS) and using DITA-based structured authoring tools to develop scalable and reusable documentation
Managing documentation repositories using Git and following version control best practices
Designing visual aids and workflows using tools like Figma and Snagit to improve content clarity
Writing and formatting content using Markdown for web-based documentation platforms
Participating in Agile SAFe practices (PI Planning, Sprint Reviews, System Demos, etc.) to stay aligned with development cycles
Continuously improving documentation processes and contributing to style guides and templates
Working independently while managing multiple documentation projects simultaneously
Leveraging Gen AI tools to enhance documentation, including building support solutions such as chatbots
You’ll win us over by:
Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Having 3+ years of experience in technical writing within a software development environment
Demonstrating proficiency in:
Markdown
Git
Figma
Snagit
XMetal
VS Code
CMS tools such as ST4 (Quanos)
Gen AI tools
Possessing strong written and verbal communication skills, with good understanding of Microsoft Style Guide (MSTP)
Having familiarity with:
Documentation lifecycle (DDLC)
Software development lifecycle (SDLC)
CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows
Certification in Technical Documentation will be considered an added advantage
Join us and be yourself!
Bring your expertise, curiosity, and leadership mindset to help us shape high-quality digital products for tomorrow.
This role is based in Chennai, where you’ll get the chance to work with teams impacting entire cities, countries - and the shape of things to come.
We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.
We’re Siemens. A collection of over 312,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need.
Find out more about Siemens careers at: www.siemens.com/careers
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