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Subject:Tech Writer Position at MICROS Systems, Inc. From:Kenyon Erickson <kenyone -at- SMTPLINK -dot- MICROS -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 20 Aug 1993 11:23:08 EST
If you are: a) interested in writing manuals for a company that develops
products for point-of-sale (POS) cash register and back office software
systems designed for restaurants and hotels (breath), and b) live near, or
plan to move to, the Baltimore/Washington area, this may be the job for
you. Although I am more inclined to hire someone with Intermediate-level
experience (2 to 4 years writing software manuals), Senior-level writers
should feel free to apply; if you are really intrigued by the job and think
that your background is a perfect fit, let me know. Thank you.
Technical Writer
MICROS Systems, Inc., the leading manufacturer of innovative Point-of-Sale
Systems to the global hospitality industry, has an immediate opportunity
for an experienced Technical Writer. Qualified candidates will possess a
BS or BA in a related discipline, and a minimum of 2 years experience
writing and editing end-user manuals for PC systems and commercial software
applications. Candidates must demonstrate thorough familiarity with
documentation development in conjunction with a development team,
including: formatting and layout, documentation standards, and working with
changing specifications. FrameMaker experience is highly desirable.
MICROS offers a competitive salary, opportunity for career growth, and a
generous benefits package. Forward your resume, related documentation
samples, and salary requirements to:
Personnel
MICROS Systems, Inc.
12000 Baltimore Ave.
Beltsville, MD 20705
EOE
If you have preliminary questions about the position, please respond to
this Email message. Thanks.