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Subject:Job opening--Reston, VA From:"Enger, Kimberly" <Kimberly -dot- Enger -at- SAGASOFTWARE -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 3 Jun 1999 08:21:03 -0400
SAGA Software, Inc. (formerly Software AG Americas), in Reston, Virginia,
has openings for one full-time permanent and one contract Technical Writer.
Job Description:
The position involves designing and writing user's guides, reference
manuals, tutorials, and online help for a new enterprise application
integration product.
Job Skills (required):
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* BA in English, Technical Writing, or related field, and at least 5
years of experience as a technical writer
* Ability to write accurate, concise, clear, complete, and usable
documentation
* Ability to write and plan new documentation
* Ability to understand complex software applications
* Excellent research and information-gathering skills
* Aptitude and desire to take an active role in shaping product design
Job Skills (preferred, but not required):
* Experience working in a commercial software development environment
* Experience documenting mainframe and client-server products
* Familiarity with Java
* Experience using FrameMaker
* Experience using help authoring tools such as Forehelp or Robohelp
* Knowledge of CD-ROM and WWW publishing
* Experience using graphics packages such as Paint Shop Pro or Visio
SAGA is proud to offer one of the industry's best benefits programs,
including three weeks of vacation, 401(k), bonus, and employee stock
purchase plans. Send your resume and cover letter to:
Kimberly Enger, Manager of Technical Communication
SAGA Software, Inc.
11190 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191
Fax: 703-391-8209
E-mail: kimberly -dot- enger -at- sagasoftware -dot- com