Technical Writer
Sparksoft Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Columbia • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
SDLC
About the role
- Support the documentation needs of an agile development and maintenance project.
- Create, edit, and maintain Section 508 compliant documents, including project planning and management documents, deliverables, system life-cycle documents, reports, and meeting minutes.
- Contribute to the preparation of project planning documents.
- Review, edit, and update existing documents.
- Ensure documents adhere to both Sparksoft and customer standards for writing style, format, and quality.
- Collect information from technical personnel and translate it into clear and easily understandable writing.
- Participate in peer reviews, providing constructive comments and edits that improve the quality of the documentation as well as the quality of the process.
- Local candidates must be able to work Hybrid In-Office 3 days/week at Columbia, MD HQ Location
Requirements
- 3-5 years of technical writing experience within an Information Technology/SDLC environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Excellent English language, grammar, and spelling skills for writing, editing, and proofreading.
- Experience working in IT development environment.
- Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
- Experience working in a collaborative environment; ability to work well under tight deadlines and effectively interact with a wide range of personnel.
- Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.
- Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and a 401(k) with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
- Flexible paid time off and hybrid ways of working that support true work-life balance
- Comprehensive health coverage—including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- A curated in-office experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
- Opportunities to give back through Sparksoft Cares, including annual company-wide fundraising events
- Training and development programs that build new skills and prepare you for leadership roles
- A collaborative, transparent, and fun culture—recognized as a Great Place to Work®
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
technical writingdocumentationeditingproofreadingSection 508 complianceproject planningsystem life-cycle documentationIT developmentagile developmentSDLC
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationindependenceteamworktime managementattention to detailconstructive feedbackadaptabilityproblem-solvinginterpersonal skills
Certifications
Public Trust clearance