Technical Writer- Remote
ClickHouse
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Posted:
July 31, 2023
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Remote
About the position
We are hiring a technical writer to join our documentation team at ClickHouse. As the first technical writer, you will be responsible for creating documentation and guides for new features, engaging with the GitHub community, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. We are looking for someone with previous experience in technical content creation, strong knowledge of databases and SQL, and a passion for delivering exceptional developer experiences. Basic scripting skills and familiarity with modern web development technologies are a plus. This role offers competitive compensation and stock options.
Responsibilities
- Partner with engineering and product teams to convey ClickHouse's features in a clear and comprehensive manner for developers with diverse experience levels.
- Write documentation and guides for new features launched by engineering and product teams.
- Engage with the GitHub community to address and resolve any issues pertaining to documentation.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team by refining and optimizing processes and style guides.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.
- Create scripts and automation to keep documentation up-to-date.
- Demonstrate previous skills in technical content creation for infrastructure or developer tools products.
- Have extensive experience working with databases, data warehouses, and SQL.
- Have a passion for great developer experiences and products.
- Possess strong English language writing skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and product teams, and other technical writers or contractors.
- Bonus points for basic scripting skills (JavaScript, Python), basic knowledge of modern full-stack web development technologies (React, Node.js, CSS), and a computer science degree (or related field).
Requirements
- Previous demonstrated skills in technical content creation, documentation, or blog posts for an infrastructure or developer tools product
- Extensive experience working with databases, data warehouses, and SQL
- Passion for creating great developer experiences and products
- Strong English language writing skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and product teams, as well as other technical writers or contractors
- Bonus points for basic scripting skills (JavaScript, Python)
- Bonus points for basic knowledge of modern full-stack web development technologies (React, Node.js, CSS)
- Computer science degree or related field (bonus point)
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
- Healthcare contributions
- Equity in the company (stock options)
- Flexible time off
- $500 home office setup for remote employees
- Employee-driven international mobility
- Opportunity to shape the company's culture
- Motivated and collaborative team environment
- Learning and growth opportunities
- Respectful feedback culture