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Responsibilities: Develop programming documentation for application
developers who are customizing our client and web applications or creating
web and client applications to work with our web/client/server system.
Enhance existing manuals and propose and write additional manuals as needed.
Estimate and maintain schedules. Gather information by interviewing software
engineers, reading engineering specs, and reading code. Participate in
project meetings. Participate in shaping the future of our documentation as
a member of a growing technical publications team.
Qualifications: At least 3 years experience writing for a technical
audience, preferably software application developers. Familiarity with web
and client/server technology and object-oriented programming. Experience
documenting web products. Ability to write clearly and succinctly about
technical concepts. Ability to work both independently and as a responsible
member of a team. Working knowledge of FrameMaker. BA or equivalent.
Preference will be given to candidates who are familiar with one or more of
the following: Visual Basic, C/C++, Java, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, ASP.
Experience authoring online help would also be valuable.
ABOUT DOCUMENTUM
"...Top 10 best performing software companies" - Software magazine
"...One of 1997's top 25 coolest companies" - Fortune magazine
"...Fastest growing Silicon Valley Software Company" - Deloitte Touche
"Conventional database software has difficulty cataloguing information--if
it doesn't fit neatly into set categories. Documentum's database--in techie
terms, an object-oriented layer on top of a relational database--organizes
and automatically updates the 'unstructured' information in a company's
electronic documents, be they product diagrams, sales proposals, contracts,
operating procedures, photos, design specifications, or regulatory filings."
-Fortune Magazine
A rapidly growing company with over 600 employees worldwide, Documentum
provides object-oriented, client/server software for enterprise document
management to Fortune 1000 companies in a wide range of industries. Our
family of products automates and accelerates the creation, modification, and
reuse of business-critical documents. Product features include library
services, versioning, workflow, searching, compound document management, and
access control.
Documentum values individuals with integrity, creativity, enthusiasm, and a
commitment to quality. Our fun, challenging environment attracts great
people and rewards their growth and success. Documentum offers a
comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary, stock options, 401k,
ESPP, 3 weeks vacation, and training for career development. Documentum is
an EOE.
TO APPLY
Send a resume and writing samples (preferably demonstrating your ability to
write programming documentation, such as API references and tutorials) to:
Ana Recio
Documentum, Inc.
5671 Gibraltar Dr.
Pleasanton, CA 94588-8547
Phone: 925 463-6985
FAX: 925 737-6577
ana -dot- recio -at- documentum -dot- com
