Job Opportunities

Technical Author

Location: Paris, France
Start date:  04/01/2010
End date: 30/06/2010

The Job 

As a member of the technical documentation team, your tasks will include:

  • Developing information in a highly technical environment.
  • You will be working with developers in an integrated systems environment to develop information for documentation.

Your Experience

You must be an EU citizen or hold a regular work permit for France. In addition we require:

  • Strong background in authoring highly technical subject matter. Understanding of code and programming basics is essential; you must be able to discuss issues with programmers.
  • Knowledge of Java and Object-Oriented development principles required, as well as experience of Eclipse.
  • Solid knowledge of CRM systems, including XML, preferred.
  • Experience with DITA would be a strong plus.
  • Fluent English speaker
  • You must have strong authoring experience (at least 5 years) in a highly technical environment.

 Also desired

  • Knowledge of Business Rule Management Systems is a definite plus.
  • The ability to work according to objectives and manage deadlines
  • A willingness to take initiative, work independently and help the team achieve and improve best-practices
  • Excellent interpersonal and team-work skills
  • Knowledge of French a plus

What we offer

  • An informal, dynamic, and creative environment with a great work ethic
  • The opportunity to work with an international team
  • Internal training
  • Paris!

To apply for this position or for more information, contact recruit@firehead.net.