We are currently supporting a key client on a requirement for an experienced SC Cleared Technical Author/Technical Documentation Engineer to support the migration and maintenance of documentation within a Git-based environment.
***Note: 12-month contract (market rate, Inside IR35) and Hybrid way of working (3 days on site on a secure site near Salisbury).
This role will focus on converting existing Microsoft Word documentation into Markdown (.md) format and managing documentation within a version-controlled (Git) environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Convert existing MS Word documentation into Markdown (.md) files
* Structure and maintain documentation within Git repositories (GitHub/GitLab)
* Ensure consistency, formatting and quality across all documentation
* Work closely with technical teams to understand and refine content
* Support a docs-as-code approach to documentation management
* Manage version control, updates and documentation life cycle
Key Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Technical Author/Technical Writer
* Strong experience working with Git (GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket)
* Solid understanding of Markdown (.md) formatting
* Experience converting documents from Word to Markdown
* Familiarity with tools such as Pandoc or similar conversion tools
* Experience using editors such as VS Code
Desirable
* Experience working within a docs-as-code environment
* Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for documentation
* Experience within government, defence or secure environments
Due to the nature of the project, the successful candidate will have a valid SC Clearance before a start.