TECHNICAL WRITER (English mother tongue)

Acteur dans le métier de l’édition de logiciel, la société 4D développe et commercialise depuis plus de 30 ans à travers le monde, une plate-forme logicielle intégrée qui accélère et simplifie le développement et le déploiement des applications métiers des clients finaux.

A l’écoute permanente de leurs besoins et des évolutions technologiques, la société propose une aventure passionnante dans un contexte multiculturel à travers ses différentes implantations à l’international (Sydney, Tokyo, San José, Munich, Rabat).

Leurs collaborateurs(trices) évoluent dans un environnement innovant et dynamique.

About 4D :

Since 1984, 4D, Inc., has been a leader in giving developers innovative tools to deliver business solutions on Windows, Mac, and Linux built for web, mobile, and single-user or clients/server architectures.
4D is a programming language and a database software, used by thousands of developers all around the world. 4D’s priority is to provide the most simple APIs with the highest integration level.
4D is a complete development environment with a code editor, a debugger, a compiler, a form editor… It includes high-level native features such as an object-oriented language, a database, a Web server, a mobile app generator, a word processor, and supports extensions to use any standard and new technologies.

Missions :
Yours missions will be :

• To conceive, write and/or update user documentation in English for new features in 4D products based on various sources (specifications, interviews, hands-on testing…). It includes experimentation, feedback and exchange with the product team, and the writing of code samples
• To support technical translators and provide them with accurate information
• To publish manuals and illustrations using corporate tools (we use Docusaurus, git, and other tools)
• To help and advise Development team about English terminology and interface choices
• To proofread and validate English technical and marketing documents for differents departments

Profile :

• Native English with a good level in French, or bilingual French/English with a deep knowledge of American english culture
• Experience in technical writing/documentation in computer programming environment
• Comfortable with development and source control tools (Github)
• Knowledge in Docusaurus, Crowdin, or similar tools would be a plus

Personal Qualities:

• Excellent level in written English, excellent writing skills
• Personal interest in development and mobile technologies
• Curiosity and precision
• Ability to synthesize and to illustrate