Software Technical Writer II

Description

The Software Technical Writer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving high-quality technical documentation that supports enterprise software applications, business systems, IT services, and operational processes across the North American organization. This role partners closely with application owners, developers, business analysts, project managers, infrastructure teams, and end users to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation.

The Technical Writer ensures consistency, usability, and compliance of documentation while supporting software implementations, enhancements, training initiatives, and operational excellence across the IS portfolio.

Primary Duties

• Create, edit, publish, and maintain technical documentation for enterprise applications, software solutions, integrations, and IT services.

• Develop end-user guides, administrator manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, knowledge base articles, and process documentation.

• Collaborate with IS teams, business stakeholders, and subject matter experts to gather technical information and documentation requirements.

• Translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise language appropriate for technical and non-technical audiences.

• Support software implementation projects by producing documentation for new systems, system enhancements, upgrades, and releases.

• Maintain documentation standards, templates, style guides, and governance processes across the IS organization.

• Create process flow diagrams, workflow documentation, system configurations, and application support materials.

• Support change management and user adoption initiatives through communication and training materials.

• Review existing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational standards.

• Manage documentation repositories and ensure version control and document lifecycle management practices are followed.

• Work with Service Management teams to develop and maintain support knowledge articles and troubleshooting documentation.

• Participate in testing and validation activities to ensure documentation accurately reflects system functionality and business processes.

• Identify opportunities to improve documentation quality, accessibility, and user experience.

• Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with corporate, regulatory, and security requirements.

• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor degree required in Technical Writing, Information Systems, Computer Science, Communications, English, or Journalism
• 2+ years of technical writing experience within Information Technology, Information Systems, software development, or enterprise application environments, including documenting software applications, business processes, and technical systems; collaborating with developers, analysts, project managers, and business stakeholders; and supporting software implementations, system enhancements, and digital transformation initiatives.

Preferred Education, Training and Experience

• Technical Writing certification or related professional credential.
• Experience in a regulated industry such as healthcare, life sciences, diagnostics, manufacturing, or pharmaceuticals.
• Familiarity with software validation, quality systems, and compliance documentation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
• Written Communications - including the ability to communicate technical data in written form
• Organizing work and resources efficiently to ensure smooth operations
• Driving continuous improvement by evaluating processes and implementing necessary changes
• Ability to cooperate with others at all levels including leadership
• Technical learning aptitude to quickly understand and acquire new technical knowledge and skills.
• Skilled in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
• Advanced: demonstrates deep knowledge; manages complex tasks and integrates multiple tools independently
• Knowledge of enterprise business applications such as SAP, Salesforce, ERP, CRM, HRIS, or other large-scale platforms preferred.
• Proficiency with documentation and collaboration tools such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Confluence, Jira, Visio, and related platforms.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile, and IT Service Management (ITSM) practices.

The estimated salary range for this role based in Utah is between $81,300 - 97,100. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:

·A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options

·Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance

·Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

·Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.

·Adoption Assistance

·Wellness Programs

·Employee Assistance Program

·Commuter Benefits

·Various voluntary benefit offerings

·Discount programs

·Parental leaves

Please be aware that recruitment related scams are on the rise. Fraudulent job postings are being placed on other websites, and individuals posing as bioMérieux Talent Acquisition team members are reaching out via email or text message in an attempt to collect your personal and confidential information. In some cases, these scammers are also conducting bogus interviews prior to extending fraudulent offers of employment. Beware of individuals reaching out using general phone numbers and non-bioMerieux email domains (i.e. Hotmail.com, Gmail.com, Yahoo.com, etc.). If you are concerned that an interview experience or offer of employment might be a scam, please make sure you are searching for the posting on our careers site https://careers.biomerieux.com/ or contact us at [email protected]

BioMérieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMérieux’s or its affiliates’ application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at [email protected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).