(678) Technical Editor

Altoros

October 15, 2022

Job Description

Altoros is an IT services provider that helps enterprises to increase operational efficiency and accelerate the delivery of innovative products by shortening time to market. Relying on the power of cloud automation, microservices, AI/ML, and industry knowledge, our customers are able to get a sustainable competitive advantage.

Currently, we are looking for an editor who will join our international content team to ensure the company’s content assets align with established technical writing standards. You’ll be working with best-of-the-breed technical writers, copywriters/journalists, digital marketers, and engineers—improving texts that cover a broad spectrum of technology. Depending on your expertise and professional interests, you may be assigned a particular set of topics, such as cloud computing, blockchain, telemedicine, or finance.

We are searching for a full-time employee who is addicted to technical communication and has a strong interest in how complex IT solutions address corporate and technology needs. Our ideal recruit could be a linguistics university graduate with 1+ year experience in technical writing or a journalist covering software technologies with excellent grammar skills. Support and assistance will be provided on a daily basis, so you’ll have to be able to learn very quickly.

Core responsibilities:

  • Editing and proofreading content created by various departments, including technical ones
  • Preparing technology-focused blog posts in collaboration with our engineers and technical writers (delivered from an architect’s point of view)
  • Supervising junior writers and sharing technical knowledge with them

Job requirements:

  • Excellent written English is a must (the Advanced level, C1)! The Proficient level (C2) is preferable.
  • Proven experience in technical editing or writing for the IT industry—before applying for this position, you will be asked for a relevant portfolio.
  • Basic knowledge of technical writing standards and manuals of style is preferred, but not a must.
  • Cloud computing or blockchain materials in your portfolio (e.g., API/SDK guides or tutorials) would be an advantage.

Benefits:

  • 100% remote work.
  • In case you demonstrate a high level of proactiveness, you can be provided with reasonable autonomy.
  • Working with the hottest technologies and trends—such as cloud computing, DevOps, and containers, as well as blockchain, tokenization, DeFi, cryptoprotocols, etc.
  • Cross-cultural experience between colleagues located across the world: the US, Argentina, Norway, Finland, Poland, Turkey, the Philippines, etc.
  • Collaboration with native speakers serving as journalists and editors.
  • Future career opportunities in technical writing, editing, IT journalism, PR, SMM, or relevant spheres.
  • Ongoing education in an innovative company with regular training, webinars, and technical meetups.
  • English classes in-house (currently, remote).
  • Compensation of sport activities and medical insurance (upon agreement).
  • A loyalty program offering discounts at 250+ shops, restaurants, etc.
  • Have anything else in mind? Let us know!

 

To apply for this position, please send your CV, a cover letter, and technical content samples at aksana.stankevich@altoros.com.

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