Top Senior Technical Writer Jobs

9 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Eden Prairie, MN, USA
113K-193K Annually
Senior level
113K-193K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
Leads technically complex documentation and information architecture for a large healthcare platform knowledge site. Creates architecture guides, API references, conceptual documentation, templates, and content frameworks; manages docset hierarchy, navigation, metadata, and structured authoring standards. Partners with engineering teams, reviews and edits complex content, mentors writers, and ensures quality, accessibility, consistency, and discoverability across documentation ecosystems.
Top Skills: Draw.IoFigmaGitGitMarkdownMermaidMicrosoft VisioOpenapiRestructuredtextSwaggerWcag
10 Days AgoSaved
Hybrid
Waltham, MA, USA
94K-160K Annually
Senior level
94K-160K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • HR Tech • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Automation
Creates technical documentation, tutorials, learning paths, implementation guidance, and best practices for ServiceNow platform development experiences. Partners with product managers, engineers, designers, and developer experience teams to translate complex technical concepts into actionable content for developers, administrators, and solution builders. Builds prototypes, explores web technologies, identifies content gaps, maintains DITA-based documentation, improves content processes, and contributes to content strategy and customer enablement.
Top Skills: APIsCSSDitaHTMLJavaScriptServicenowWeb ComponentsXML
11 Days AgoSaved
In-Office or Remote
12 Locations
90K-130K Annually
Senior level
90K-130K Annually
Senior level
Productivity • Software • App development • Automation
Create, update, and maintain developer-focused documentation for SDKs and APIs, including technical guides, concepts, code samples, and release notes. Collaborate with engineers, product managers, architects, and developer experience teams to ensure technical accuracy, consistent style, and effective information architecture. Test documentation and SDK applications, troubleshoot issues, incorporate stakeholder feedback, and support AI-ready, machine-readable documentation practices.
Top Skills: APIsCi/CdCmakeDockerGitGitGradleJavadocJson SchemaMavenNpmNugetOpenapiPipRagSdksSemantic SearchSwagger
20 Days AgoSaved
Hybrid
2 Locations
Senior level
Senior level
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
Develop and maintain client-facing API documentation, programming guides, tutorials, knowledge-base content, and developer resources. Partner with engineers, product managers, architects, and business stakeholders to translate complex technical concepts into clear content. Lead documentation initiatives, mentor writers, maintain editorial standards, and use generative AI to improve content quality and workflow efficiency while validating accuracy, security, and technical validity.
Top Skills: APIsConfluenceGenerative AiGitGoJavaJIRAMarkdownPostmanPythonReadmeSwaggerTypescriptZendesk
3 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Reston, VA, USA
80K-135K Annually
Senior level
80K-135K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting
Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, user guides, diagrams, workflows, roadmaps, intranet content, briefings, and reports. Translate complex concepts for technical and non-technical audiences, collaborate with engineers and project managers, support government stakeholders, and ensure deliverables meet project objectives and security classification requirements. Work independently in an Agile environment while managing documentation deadlines.
Top Skills: AgileConfluenceDrupalGitlab
3 Days AgoSaved
Remote
District of Columbia, USA
40K-45K Annually
Senior level
40K-45K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology
Senior Technical Writer supporting the CFO’s office by reviewing, drafting, editing, and maintaining finance and compliance documentation. Responsibilities include developing policies, procedures, workflows, and reports; establishing documentation standards; collaborating with executives and senior stakeholders; and improving transparency, compliance, consistency, and operational efficiency. The role is on-site in Washington, DC and requires experience handling sensitive financial and regulatory information.
Top Skills: Adobe AcrobatConfluenceMicrosoft Office SuiteSharepointVisio
3 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
84K-116K Annually
Senior level
84K-116K Annually
Senior level
Fintech
Plans, researches, writes, edits, and maintains internal and customer-facing technical documentation, including manuals, procedures, policies, online help, training materials, and API content. Manages documentation projects, schedules, stakeholder collaboration, version control, templates, CSS, diagrams, and content standards. Identifies process gaps and improves documentation quality, reuse, efficiency, and delivery practices while translating complex technical concepts into clear business and training materials.
Top Skills: .NetAdobe Acrobat ProCamtasiaConfluenceCSSExcelGitHTMLJavaJavaScriptJIRALockpathMadcap FlareMicrosoft Office 365Microsoft WordObjective-CRest ApiSalesforceSharepointSnagitStreamTeamsVisio
4 Days AgoSaved
Hybrid
San Diego, CA, USA
Senior level
Senior level
Security
Gather, research, write, edit, and maintain technical documentation for tactical network sustainment and modernization programs. Produce knowledge articles, SOPs, manuals, installation guides, training materials, reports, presentations, and governance documentation. Interview subject matter experts, ensure accurate terminology, develop graphics, and manage revisions across multiple products. The role requires collaboration with engineers and program managers and supports Navy and DoD technical documentation efforts.
Top Skills: AdnsAdobe ProfessionalCanesCentrixsIsnsMicrosoft Office SuiteSci NetworksSovt
4 Days AgoSaved
In-Office or Remote
Los Angeles, CA, USA
96K-132K Annually
Senior level
96K-132K Annually
Senior level
Software • Analytics • Cybersecurity
Owns customer- and developer-facing technical content for a B2B SaaS platform. Responsibilities include drafting, editing, publishing, and maintaining documentation; improving information architecture, terminology, style guides, templates, and contribution workflows; collaborating with Product, Engineering, Design, Marketing, and Support; and building an AI-assisted, scalable content workflow. The role requires strong technical writing, process improvement, CMS and knowledge base experience, and ownership of content quality and publication cadence.
Top Skills: AgileAi ToolsCmsCSSHTMLKnowledge Base SystemsScrum
4 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
145K-150K Annually
Senior level
145K-150K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Cybersecurity
Creates and maintains technical documentation, user guides, manuals, training materials, reports, briefings, and defense acquisition documentation. Researches complex technical information, interprets engineering and maintenance drawings, coordinates document layout, and collaborates with developers, engineers, and subject matter experts. Maintains internal documentation libraries and produces materials for DoD electronic equipment and systems.
Top Skills: JIRAMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Word
6 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Los Angeles, CA, USA
140K-180K Annually
Senior level
140K-180K Annually
Senior level
Defense • Manufacturing
Own technical writing across business development, proposals, marketing collateral, white papers, and customer deliverables. Translate complex spacecraft and mission engineering into clear, persuasive content; coordinate proposal responses to government solicitations; build compliance matrices; interview subject-matter experts; and manage document production, deadlines, templates, and content consistency across programs.
Top Skills: Adobe IllustratorAdobe IndesignItar
10 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Senior level
Senior level
Security
Authors, edits, and develops NAVAIR interactive and traditional technical manuals using PTC Arbortext and MIL-STD-3001 XML standards. Creates maintenance, operation, repair, troubleshooting, and parts documentation from engineering and logistics source data. Conducts quality and peer reviews, coordinates document content, interviews subject matter experts, and prepares technical publication outlines and meeting materials. The role is onsite in Indianapolis and supports Naval Air Systems Command equipment documentation.
Top Skills: Adobe IllustratorCorelMS OfficeMil-Std-3001Ptc ArbortextXML
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11 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Washington, DC, USA
Senior level
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Virtual Reality • Cybersecurity
Senior Technical Writer/Editor responsible for researching, analyzing, and communicating complex technical and operational information. Duties include drafting policies and procedures, preparing reports, evaluating program effectiveness, editing narrative and graphic content, repurposing materials for varied audiences, tracking metrics, and improving knowledge-sharing processes. The role supports federal IT programs and requires advanced writing, editing, analytical, project management, and Microsoft Office skills, plus eligibility for a Tier II Moderate Risk Background Investigation.
Top Skills: MS OfficeMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft Word
12 Days AgoSaved
Remote
United States
60K-80K Annually
Senior level
60K-80K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology
Creates and maintains requirements, solution design, operating model, and architecture documentation for technical programs. Translates complex technical decisions and diagrams into clear materials for technical and non-technical audiences. Updates architecture diagrams, manages documentation version control, ensures Section 508 accessibility, and collaborates with architects, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, database, federal client, and delivery teams. The role requires technical writing samples, diagram-based work samples, and eligibility for a Public Trust clearance.
Top Skills: AWSCi/CdConfluenceJIRALucidchartMicrosoft VisioSalesforceSection 508
20 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
3 Locations
120K-275K Annually
Senior level
120K-275K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Consulting
Develops technical content strategies and creates written, visual, web, and online product documentation for diverse audiences. Establishes documentation standards, templates, scripts, style sheets, and graphic libraries; tests information deliverables and provides usability feedback to product teams. Collaborates with marketing, engineering, testing, support, manufacturing, and training teams. Serves as a technical subject matter expert, sets information strategy across multiple technologies, leads cross-functional initiatives, and mentors junior employees.
Top Skills: Docbook
24 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Gaithersburg, MD, USA
83K-149K Annually
Senior level
83K-149K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Software
Owns technical documentation for complex GEOINT, software, and mission systems supporting intelligence customers. Responsibilities include interviewing engineers and mission experts, translating technical concepts into clear content, creating system documentation, user guides, SOPs, architecture descriptions, and release materials, and maintaining documentation standards and workflows. The role requires managing multiple priorities, ensuring technical accuracy, and working in controlled or classified environments.
Top Skills: Cloud TechnologiesConfluenceCybersecurityDevsecopsDitaGeoint SystemsGitJIRAMarkdownXML
24 Days AgoSaved
Remote or Hybrid
USA
95K-115K Annually
Senior level
95K-115K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Security • Software
Creates and maintains technical documentation for cloud and on-premise identity products across end-user, administrator, developer, integrator, and DevOps audiences. Collaborates with engineers and product teams, researches software and standards, tests unreleased features, advocates for documentation throughout the development lifecycle, and edits contributor content. Works in a Docs-as-Code environment using AsciiDoc, GitHub, and documentation publishing tools.
Top Skills: AntoraAsciidocBashChatgptClaudeConfluenceCopilotGeminiGitGitJavaJavaScriptJenkinsJIRAMarkdownPython
Reposted 26 Days AgoSaved
In-Office or Remote
47 Locations
61K-106K Annually
Senior level
61K-106K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Software
Develop and maintain high-quality technical manuals, guides, specifications, and related documentation. Lead information sessions with subject matter experts, align content with user needs and product requirements, improve existing materials, manage documentation projects, incorporate usability-testing feedback, and coordinate with design teams on visuals and diagrams. Apply documentation tools, industry standards, and best practices to improve clarity, usability, and content quality.
26 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
2 Locations
125K-175K Annually
Senior level
125K-175K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace
Develop and lead persuasive federal proposal content for national security, civil, and commercial space pursuits. Create win themes, strategic messaging, storyboards, executive summaries, technical narratives, and content plans. Translate complex aerospace and technical concepts into customer-focused messaging, collaborate with capture managers and subject matter experts, support proposal reviews, mentor writers, and maintain content libraries and best practices across multiple concurrent pursuits.
Top Skills: Microsoft Office Suite
4 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, USA
Senior level
Senior level
Information Technology • Software • Consulting
Reviews and tracks government technical reports for grammar, formatting, classification markings, and publication readiness. Advises authors on errors and applies report-writing guidelines. Requires intelligence reporting experience, familiarity with NASIC formats, a science or engineering bachelor’s degree, eight years of relevant experience, U.S. citizenship, and TS/SCI clearance. This is an on-site position at Wright-Patterson AFB and is contingent upon contract award.
Reposted 27 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Bellevue, WA, USA
Senior level
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Information Technology • Software
Migrate and create API documentation for a new developer portal: evaluate documentation gaps, edit and load content, design documentation structure, and produce API/service diagrams and readable HTML/CSS content while working independently.
Top Skills: APIsApi GatewayConfluenceCSSDrupalHTMLMediawikiUml
Reposted One Month AgoSaved
In-Office
Washington, DC, USA
55-55 Hourly
Expert/Leader
55-55 Hourly
Expert/Leader
Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Software • Automation
The Cleared Senior Technical Writer will write RFI/RFP responses, technical documentation, and manage multiple assignments, while collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring clarity and adherence to standards.
Top Skills: HTMLMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordPhotoshop
Reposted One Month AgoSaved
In-Office
Arlington, VA, USA
Senior level
Senior level
Other
The Senior Technical Writer will edit and revise communications for a DoD office, requiring expertise in writing, Microsoft Office, and attention to detail.
Top Skills: ExcelMs Office365Ms PublisherMs Word
10 Days AgoSaved
Remote
US
Senior level
Senior level
Healthtech • Information Technology • Consulting
Develops, edits, and maintains technical, clinical, training, workflow, and program documentation supporting a federal electronic health record program. Gathers source material from subject matter experts, ensures accuracy and consistency, manages document libraries and version control, coordinates reviews and deliverables, and supports Agile planning, government reporting, briefings, and editorial quality assurance.
Top Skills: Azure DevopsJIRAMicrosoft 365Microsoft TeamsMicrosoft VisioOracle Health Federal Electronic Health RecordSafe AgileSharepoint
10 Days AgoSaved
Remote
US
Senior level
Senior level
Healthtech • Information Technology • Consulting
Develops and maintains SOPs, process maps, templates, guides, and other controlled operational documentation for a federal recognition program. Translates statutes, policies, and subject-matter expertise into clear guidance; manages repositories, metadata, version control, review cycles, and publication workflows; edits reports and audit materials; facilitates stakeholder content sessions; and performs quality, accessibility, and usability checks.
Top Skills: Microsoft PowerpointMicrosoft SharepointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Word
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