Graduate Technical Author

"I don't think many people grow up wanting to be a technical author, but if you really care about communication and technology, then working at Red Gate will soon have you wondering why you never considered this career before. You'll be constantly learning new skills and developing ideas with a great group of people, and most importantly, your input is valued from day one"  Marianne Crowder, Technical Author

Do you want to get stuck into a really enjoyable career right away, at an awesome, award-winning company? We're looking for a great communicator, with a passion for technology and a keen eye for detail, to help us deliver truly outstanding software.

As a graduate technical author at Red Gate, you'll be involved in almost every aspect of the business, gaining an unrivalled set of skills and experiences. You'll be surrounded by a great team, helping to develop software applications, from start to finish, that are simple and enjoyable to use.

You'll be responsible not just for customer-facing documentation, but for the quality of the application itself. From suggesting improvements to the wording of the user interface, to designing and creating product documentation and writing help topics and articles, it will be a diverse and challenging role.

If you have a knack for turning complex ideas into something ingeniously simple, we want to hear from you! There's no lengthy application form, all we'll need is your CV and a cover letter – simple as that.

What makes you a Red Gate technical author?

• You have excellent communication skills.
• You learn to use new software quickly and rapidly understand its functionality.
• Explaining complex ideas in a manner appropriate to your target audience comes naturally to you.
• You have a keen eye for detail and always ensure your work is of the highest quality.
• You thrive in a team, enjoy working alongside all kinds of different people, and aim to get the best out of those around you.

What experience do you have?

• You'll have an impressive academic background, with a 2:1 or 1st from a good university.
• Your degree subject isn't so important, but you'll have a genuine interest in software technology.

What would really help?

• Knowledge of common web technologies, such as HTML and CSS.
• Working knowledge of a programming language.

What's the package?

• All those lovely Red Gate perks.
• You'll work about 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with flexible hours.
• Salary is £26k - £28k, with a £2k signing bonus.
• Starting September 2012.

What else should you consider?

• You'll be working for one of the top graduate employers in the UK (number 7 to be precise) according to The JobCrowd Top 50 Companies for Graduates.
• There's no long induction programme; you'll gain experience and insight from your peers through working on real projects from the very beginning.
• We'll invest in you – the sky's the limit for your development.