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Technical Writer - Bangalore

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bachelor’s (English, journalism, or technical writing) or, preferably, a master’s in professional writing Strong skills in writing, editing, copy editing,

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HCL Software is a division of HCL Technologies that develops and delivers a next-generation portfolio of enterprise-grade software-based offerings with flexible consumption models, spanning traditional on-premises software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and bundled managed services. We bring speed, insights and innovations (big and small) to create value for our customers in Dev Ops, Automation and Application Modernization software.

We are in search of a Senior Technical Writer to develop, write, and maintain technical documentation for Actian Ingres, Vector, and Actian X, database management systems that run on multiple platforms. Documentation for online and PDF publication includes: installation, database and system administration, connectivity, security, command and language references, and ancillary guides.

Gather information from subject matter experts and other relevant sources

Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and deliver quality documentation that is accurate, thorough, and meets project deadlines

Participate in project meetings and provide feedback on documentation deliverables and project status

Write and format documents to adhere to established corporate standards

Edit documents for technical and grammatical accuracy

Use digital tools to create accurate representations of software products

Participate in formal document control processes

Manage all technical documentation responsibilities for multiple projects simultaneously

Manage all sustaining internal technical documentation as required

Keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge according to departmental directives

Degree in writing: bachelor’s (English, journalism, or technical writing) or, preferably, a master’s in professional writing

Strong skills in writing, editing, copy editing, and formatting

Certificate or experience in computer technology preferred

Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and heavy workloads in a dynamic, project-oriented environment with a globally distributed team

5+ years’ experience working in a fast-paced software production environment that includes experience documenting:

Databases and related software

Cloud- or web-based software

SQL or other data languages

Advanced knowledge and experience with the following software:

Adobe FrameMaker 2020 or newer

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, SnagIt, or other graphics software

Microsoft Office and other productivity tools

Software support systems such as Git, Jira, Salesforce, Confluence, and others

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Posted: June 20, 2023
First seen: March 26, 2026
Last seen: April 24, 2026

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