Technical Writer (Finance)

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring for an onsite role in Jersey City, New Jersey. This is a 6-month contract opportunity with a global financial institution.

In this role, you’ll join the Marketing team within the Corporate and Investment Banking group to deliver customer-centric print and digital marketing experiences. You’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining developer-facing content such as guides, specifications, and product documentation. Working closely with product managers, engineers, and designers, you’ll ensure all technical content is clear, concise, and user-friendly. Your work will help improve the developer experience through high-quality resources that support integration, troubleshooting, and training.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain technical documentation, user guides, FAQs, and specifications.
• Translate complex technical details into clear, user-focused content.
• Develop training materials such as video scripts and webinar decks.
• Provide accurate documentation to support troubleshooting and product use.
• Review and update existing documentation to ensure quality and compliance.
• Work collaboratively while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of technical writing experience.
• Strong writing, research, and editing skills.
• Experience with Bitbucket and Open API (YAML, JSON).
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, WordPress, or Drupal.
• Knowledge of APIs, SDKs, and programming principles.
• Experience with markup languages (DITA, HTML, XML, CSS).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel (Macros, Power Query).

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.