Senior Technical Writer

Ververica is seeking a Senior Technical Writer with deep experience creating and editing technical content for software developers, architects, and operations teams. In this role, you will deliver clear, developer-focused documentation for Ververica products as well as Apache Flink architecture, design, deployment, ecosystem, and troubleshooting.You are a specialist and developer educator who goes deep into execution within your domain, delivering precise, technically strong contributions that build trust through mastery and clarity. You write with empathy for developers and technical users, anticipating pain points and surfacing timely, actionable guidance. As a content developer, you enhance the developer experience through code examples, tutorials, and practical guides. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and customer-facing teams to ensure accuracy, clarity, and an optimal user experience, and may also contribute to Ververica Academy to help customers maximize the value of our products and services.ResponsibilitiesResearch, write, and maintain high-quality documentation for developers, architects, and operators using Ververica products and Apache FlinkProduce content that improves the developer experience, including code samples, tutorials, troubleshooting guides, and conceptual overviewsTranslate complex, distributed-systems concepts into clear, actionable guidance for technical audiencesCollaborate with engineering and product teams during the design and development process to capture accurate, timely informationMaintain consistent style, tone, and terminology across documentation, working with the Docs Lead to enforce standardsAnticipate user pain points and proactively create content that removes friction in onboarding, integration, and scalingReview and edit content contributed by engineers, solutions architects, and community members to ensure clarity and accuracyEngage with the developer community by gathering feedback, participating in forums, webinars, and events, and using these insights to improve documentation and educational resourcesSupport training and enablement efforts by contributing to Ververica Academy content when neededRequirements5+ years of experience as a technical writer, developer advocate, or similar role creating developer-facing contentStrong understanding of software development concepts, distributed systems, and cloud-native architecturesAbility to write accurate, clear, and concise documentation, tutorials, and reference materialsProficiency in creating content that includes code samples, diagrams, and troubleshooting guidesFluency in English, with the ability to write in clear, idiomatic American English for a global technical audienceStrong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with engineering, product, and customer-facing teamsFamiliarity with modern documentation tooling, version control systems, and content management workflowsPreferred QualificationsFamiliarity with Apache Flink® or similar stream-processing technologiesExperience writing about cloud-native architectures, Kubernetes, and DevOps workflowsBackground in software engineering or computer scienceExperience with open-source communities and contribution workflowsDemonstrated experience with structured writing, and code-based authoring tools like Docusaurus, Github, and MarkdownBenefitsAt Ververica, you'll be part of a dynamic and innovative team at the forefront of real-time data processing technology. We offer a creative and collaborative work environment where your ideas and contributions will shape the future of our brand and its presence in the industry. If you're passionate about streaming data, customer success and want to make a significant impact at a leading tech company, we'd love to hear from you.#J-18808-Ljbffr