Technical Support Specialist (Part-time Contract – 1 day/week for 6 months)
Location: Glasgow preferred / Scotland
Duration: 6 months (1 day per week)
The Data Gals is supporting their client undertaking a key digital transformation project to migrate the existing solution (currently on Drupal 7, PHP 5, MySQL 5) to a modern, secure, and fully supported platform hosted in Azure.
We are seeking a Technical Writer to work alongside the PHP Developer and project team to ensure all technical documentation remains accurate, structured, and aligned throughout the migration.
Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain clear, consistent, and up-to-date project documentation.
* Work closely with the PHP Developer to capture technical details relating to Drupal development, PHP, MySQL, and Azure hosting setup.
* Create and update system documentation, API references, configuration guides, and change logs.
* Document migration processes, security protocols, and system dependencies.
* Support the creation of user facing technical documentation as needed.
* Ensure documentation meets accessibility and compliance standards.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Technical Writer or similar documentation focused role.
* Strong understanding of software development processes and technical documentation best practices.
* Familiarity with PHP and Drupal environments is highly advantageous.
* Experience documenting cloud based (preferably Azure) solutions is desirable.
* Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, maintaining clear communication with the technical team.
Commitment
* 1 day per week (flexible scheduling)
* 6 month contract
If you have the required skills and experience, then please apply for more details.