Trainee Technical Writer – Jobs in kurunegala

Job Description

Company: Techylo

Location: Kurunegala, Sri Lanka (In-house role; applicants must work from the Senior Technical Writer’s office/home)

Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time (Those who are looking for internships can apply as well)

About Us:

At Techylo, we are committed to delivering high-quality IT products and documentation that empower businesses around the world. Our remote team produces exceptional user guides, API documentation, and technical content for various clients. We are currently seeking a Trainee Technical Writer to support our senior technical writer in creating and maintaining technical documents. This is an in-house role, meaning you will need to work directly from the Senior Technical Writer’s office/home in Kurunegala.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist the senior technical writer with drafting, reviewing, and editing technical documentation, including user manuals, how-to guides, and API documentation.
• Create and edit screenshots to support technical documentation.
• Support in creating videos related to user guides, ensuring clarity and alignment with documentation.
• Help organize and format documentation to maintain clarity, consistency, and brand adherence.
• Collaborate with team members, including developers and project managers, to gather essential information for documentation.
• Assist in creating and refining templates, diagrams, and visual aids to enhance document quality.

Qualifications:
• Strong English writing skills with an interest in technical writing.
• A background or current study in IT-related fields (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science).
• Willingness to learn about creating and editing screenshots and videos for technical documentation.
• Attention to detail with a focus on clear, accurate writing.
• Ability to follow instructions and work well with a team.
• Must be willing to work in-house from the Senior Technical Writer’s office/home in Kurunegala.
• Familiarity with basic documentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs). Experience with Markdown, Sphinx, or Git is a plus but not required.

How to Apply:
• If you’re a detail-oriented individual with a keen interest in technical writing, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and any relevant writing samples to [email protected].