Technical Writer - PostgreSQL

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Technical Writer - PostgreSQL based in Austria.

This is an opportunity to join a distributed open-source software team focused on PostgreSQL and related database technologies. You’ll own the creation of clear, accurate, and user-oriented technical documentation across the product lifecycle. Working closely with engineers, product managers, QA, and fellow technical writers, you’ll turn complex technical concepts into practical resources for diverse audiences. The role combines technical writing, documentation strategy, developer tooling, and hands-on exploration of database systems. You’ll work in a docs-as-code environment and use modern AI tools to improve the speed and quality of your work. With a high degree of autonomy, flexible working hours, and a global team, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys both deep technical work and collaborative open-source environments.

Accountabilities

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including installation and configuration guides, troubleshooting resources, how-to articles, user manuals, man pages, help prompts, and release documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering Managers, Product Managers, developers, QA specialists, and other technical writers to produce accurate, timely, and high-quality documentation.
• Translate complex PostgreSQL and database concepts into clear, accessible content for users with different levels of technical expertise.
• Use Markdown, text, images, diagrams, and other formats to create engaging and effective documentation.
• Work within a docs-as-code methodology, maintaining documentation through version-controlled workflows and contributing to scalable documentation practices.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to draft, refine, structure, format, and improve technical content while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Participate actively in team ceremonies, technical discussions, planning sessions, and other collaborative activities.
• Contribute to the broader documentation strategy and continuously improve writing standards, workflows, and processes.
• Engage with open-source communities through forums, mailing lists, and other communication channels, sharing knowledge and gathering technical insights.
• Research new technologies and contribute to upstream documentation, technical blog content, or other knowledge-sharing initiatives when appropriate.
• Help develop and maintain automated documentation testing, validation processes, and CI/CD workflows where applicable.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Technical Writer, with a proven ability to produce precise, high-quality technical documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to explain technical subjects clearly and effectively.
• Experience documenting complex software systems and producing user-oriented documentation for technical audiences.
• Strong familiarity with markup languages, particularly Markdown.
• Hands-on experience installing and configuring database server software on Linux.
• Practical experience with docs-as-code methodologies and tools such as Git, Jenkins, Markdown, HTML, and/or JavaScript.
• Experience using AI tools to support technical documentation workflows.
• Comfortable working with the Linux command line and developer tools such as Git, GCC, and GDB.
• Understanding of distributed systems and/or database server development.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively within a globally distributed organization.
• Strong collaboration skills and experience communicating through tools such as Slack, Jira, Notion, Zoom, mailing lists, and community forums.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, solve problems independently, and contribute positively as part of a distributed team.
• A developer or DevOps background is highly valued.
• Experience contributing to PostgreSQL or other open-source projects, or active involvement in the PostgreSQL community, is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of PostgreSQL internals and advanced database concepts such as storage engines, encryption at rest, and cloud orchestration is particularly desirable.
• Experience building documentation automation, CI/CD pipelines, or documentation validation tools is a plus.
• Experience as a conference speaker, technical blogger, or active contributor to public technical forums or mailing lists is an additional advantage.
• Candidates should be comfortable working remotely from Poland and operating within approximately ±4 hours of the team’s UTC-2 median time zone.

Benefits:

• Fully remote, work-from-home position within a globally distributed organization.
• Flexible working hours, with schedules built around team syncs and customer meetings rather than rigid working hours.
• Generous paid time off and flexible leave programs designed to support work-life balance.
• Dedicated equipment and support for your remote working setup.
• Career development funding for external training, certifications, conferences, and other professional learning opportunities.
• Ongoing connectivity allowance to support effective remote collaboration.
• Opportunity to participate in an equity incentive plan.
• Flexible remote-work initiatives, including Work-from-Anywhere options.
• Regular no-meeting and deep-work time to focus on challenging projects, learning, and professional development.
• Opportunities to participate in conferences, team meetups, and other in-person events.
• Collaborative environment with colleagues across more than 50 countries.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced open-source database specialists and contribute to widely used PostgreSQL technologies.
• Strong culture of autonomy, knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
• Opportunities to contribute to open-source communities and make a visible impact on database documentation and developer experience.