.Hi there! We are Semrush, a global IT company developing our own product - a platform for digital marketers. New stars are born here, so don't miss your chance. We currently have an opening for a Technical Writer - a role perfect for creative souls and natural-born writers who know their way around words.Tasks in the role:Editing drafts of new docsUpdating existing docs and proofreading changesMaintaining documentation writing standards, style guide, templates, doc linter rules, etcAdvising development teams on documentation best practicesImproving information architecture and making documentation easier to findTaking ownership over and completing projects related to Knowledge Sharing and ManagementWriting docs from scratch (on occasion)Who we are looking for right now:You have 2+ years of experience writing technical docs - including API docs - for the software developer audienceYou have a deep understanding of technical documentation types, know how to create not only a good article, but a structured and connected web of docs. You see the big pictureYou have extensive experience with docs-as-code (command line, Git, Markdown/reStructuredText)You have experience working with static site generators such as MkDocsYou proactively gather information through research and pursuing SMEsYou are fluent in English (near-native or native) and know how to adjust your writing style for different audiencesYou have experience with documentation linters such as ValeYou can read and understand JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Other programming languages are welcomeYou are familiar with CI/CD pipelines and how docs fit into the software development lifecycleYou understand the software development lifecycle and cloud infrastructure basicsYou have experience creating infographics, diagrams, or other media for docs. You know how to effectively use such mediaYou have experience with web accessibilityYou are familiar with documentation analytics and related toolsYou share our common values: Trust, Sense of Ownership, and enthusiasm for Constant ChangesA bit about the team:You can get to know the team better at one of the interviews, but some brief information about future colleagues will be useful now. The Technical Writers Team focuses on managing a broad range of developer documentation: from integration tutorials to API references. We work with SMEs and readers from multiple teams. We're moving towards docs-as-code, so knowing how to work an IDE and Git is a must. We're also involved in the broader Knowledge Management activities and projects.We will try to create all the right conditions for you to work and rest comfortably:It's up to you to decide what work format works best for you. You can #wfo, #wfh, or mix both
