Technical Writer

Company Description

Barnksforte Technologies Limited is a global company specializing in providing innovative development solutions across Africa and internationally. With operations in Nigeria, Europe, the UK, and the USA, Barnksforte offers a wide array of technology-driven products and services, including software development, biometric systems, data loss prevention, and revenue management systems. The company is dedicated to driving sustainable economic development in Africa through infrastructure, knowledge transfer, and technology. Guided by its mission to deliver excellence and value to clients, Barnksforte strives to be a leading provider of development solutions across Africa and globally.

Role Description

The Technical Writer is responsible for creating, managing, and maintaining high-quality technical and operational documentation across the organization’s products, systems, projects, and internal processes. The role involves translating complex technical concepts into clear, structured, and user-friendly documentation for internal teams, clients, government stakeholders, partners, and end users.

The Technical Writer will work closely with Technical Product Managers, Developers, QA Teams, UI/UX Designers, Project Manager, Business Analysts, and the Communications Team to ensure documentation accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and alignment with organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

1.    Technical Documentation Development

·      Create, maintain, and manage technical documentation including but not limited to:

o  User manuals

o  API documentation

o  SOPs

o  System documentation

o  Installation and configuration guides

o  Product requirement documents

o  Technical reports

o  Release notes

o  Knowledge base articles

o  Training manuals

·      Ensure documentation is clear, accurate, properly structured, and easy to understand.

·      Maintain documentation consistency across all projects and products.

2.   Product & Project Documentation

·      Document workflows, system architecture, product features, and business processes.

·      Develop implementation and deployment documentation for enterprise and government projects.

·      Support documentation activities for:

o  FRSC projects

o  CLRMS

o  VPASS

o  Identity management platforms

o  Internal enterprise systems

·      Prepare release documentation and deployment notes for new product features and updates.

3.   Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

·      Work closely with:

o  Technical Product Managers

o  Developers

o  QA Teams

o  UI/UX Designers

o  Business Analysts

·      Gather technical and functional information from teams and convert it into structured documentation.

·      Participate in product discussions, sprint reviews, and requirement clarification sessions where necessary.

·      Ensure documentation aligns with product functionality and business requirements.

4.   Process Documentation & SOP Management

·      Develop, standardize, and maintain organizational SOPs and operational procedures.

·      Maintain version control and documentation repositories.

·      Ensure all documentation aligns with company standards, branding, and templates.

·      Support continuous improvement of documentation processes and standards.

5.   Research & Content Accuracy

·      Conduct technical research to ensure documentation accuracy and completeness.

·      Understand software functionality, workflows, APIs, and operational processes.

·      Validate information with technical teams before publication or release.

·      Ensure documentation remains updated with system and process changes.

6.   Knowledge Management

·      Build and maintain internal knowledge bases and documentation repositories.

·      Organize documentation for easy accessibility and future reference.

·      Support onboarding and training documentation for staff, partners, and stakeholders.

·      Assist in establishing centralized documentation management practices across teams.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

·      Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:

o  Technical Writing

o  Computer Science

o  Information Technology

o  Mass Communication

o  Engineering

o  Or a related field

Experience

·      2–5 years’ experience in technical writing or documentation management.

·      Experience documenting software systems, APIs, enterprise applications, or technology platforms.

·      Experience working within:

·      Technology companies

·      Fintech

·      SaaS environments

·      Government technology projects

·      Experience working with cross-functional technology and product teams.

Technical Skills

·      Technical documentation writing

·      Software and API documentation

·      Documentation tools such as:

o  Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

o  SharePoint

o  Confluence

o  Google Docs

o  GitHub Wiki

·      Basic understanding of:

o  Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

o  APIs

o  UI/UX workflows

o  QA/testing processes

o  Agile/Scrum methodologies

Skills & Competencies

·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·      Strong attention to detail and documentation quality.

·      Strong analytical and research capability.

·      Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for different audiences.

·      Time management and organizational skills.

·      Stakeholder collaboration and coordination capability.

·      Strong ownership and accountability mindset.

·      Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Behavioral Attributes

·      High integrity and professionalism.

·      Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

·      Strong learning and adaptability capability.

·      Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines.

·      Commitment to documentation quality and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

·      Documentation delivery timeliness.

·      Documentation accuracy and quality rate.

·      Completion rate of assigned documentation deliverables.

·      SOP creation and update consistency.

·      Knowledge base maintenance and accessibility.

·      Cross-team collaboration effectiveness.

·      Reduction in documentation-related errors and ambiguities.

·      Documentation coverage before production releases.

·      Turnaround time for documentation updates after approved changes.

·      Compliance with organizational documentation standards and templates.

Work Environment

·      Strategic and collaborative technology environment.

·      Involvement in high-impact, group-wide technology initiatives.

·      Opportunities for professional growth and cross-functional collaboration across the Barnksforte Group.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume along with a cover letter detailing their relevant experience. Suitably qualified candidates can send in their CV to the email address:

careers@barnksfortegroup.com using the title & location as the subject matter.

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