Technical Writer

About The Company

FOP Cat LLC is a software consulting firm. We are a nimble crew of 10x developers. At devdev, every project is a partnership. Clients choose us because we combine reliability, transparency, and technical depth with a straightforward, results-driven approach. We believe in clear communication, delivering on our promises, and finding solutions that make a lasting impact.

About the Job

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Technical Writer to join our fully remote team. In this role, you’ll transform complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and accessible documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences. You’ll work closely with engineers, developers, and project managers across various domains—ranging from cloud architecture and DevOps to infrastructure as code—ensuring all written materials are accurate, consistent, and aligned with our brand standards. Your work will directly impact how our clients understand, use, and maintain the systems we deliver.

What You'll Be Doing

• Create clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation for technical products and services.
• Work closely with developers, engineers, and product managers to understand complex workflows and translate them into accessible written and visual content.
• Produce API reference documentation, system architecture overviews, SOPs, end-user guides, and internal knowledge base articles.
• Maintain and update documentation to reflect changes in systems, features, and processes.
• Ensure all documentation meets company standards for clarity, formatting, and accessibility.

Required Skills

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as a technical writer in the software, cloud, or DevOps space.
• Ability to break down complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and structured documentation.
• Strong familiarity with API documentation tools, markdown, and diagramming tools (e.g., Draw.io, Lucidchart).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently in a remote-first environment and collaborate asynchronously.
• Understanding of cloud platforms, DevOps tools, and software development lifecycles is a plus.

Company Culture and Benefits

A Healthy, Flexible Work Environment

• Remote-First Culture – We operate 100% remotely, empowering you to work where you thrive.
• Work-Life Balance – We actively prevent overwork and encourage meaningful time off.
• Autonomy & Accountability – We trust our people to own their work while upholding our “Don’t F-word It Up for Everyone Else” (DFIUfEE) principle.

Career Growth & Learning

Professional Growth & Support

• Annual professional development stipend for courses, certifications, and conferences (Contractors not eligible).
• Dedicated budget for ergonomic and productivity-enhancing workspace equipment (Contractors not eligible).

Work Place Policy

1. Our Work Environment

We are a fully remote, globally connected team. We communicate primarily through chatops (Slack/Discord + integrated tools) and occasional video calls. Our culture is built on transparency, written communication, and asynchronous updates.

2. Competitive Pay & Benefits

Competitive Pay – We benchmark compensation against top market rates for your role and region.

Health Benefits – We provide comprehensive health coverage (varies by country of residence, Contractors not eligible).

Equipment Allowance – New hires receive a stipend to set up or upgrade their remote workspace (Contractors not eligible).

3. Autonomy & Trust

We hire people for their skills and judgment, not to micromanage them. You have full autonomy over your workday as long as:

- Commitments are met.

- Communication is clear and timely.

- Your actions align with our guiding principle (DFIUfEE).

4. Work-Life Balance

We believe great work comes from a balanced life. We set realistic project timelines, encourage breaks, and respect personal time zones.

5. Generous PTO Policy (Contractors not eligible)

- Paid Time Off – Minimum of 30 days PTO per year (including public holidays).

- No PTO Shaming – Taking time off is expected and supported.

- Flexible Scheduling – Plan your PTO in a way that doesn’t DFIUfEE for clients or teammates.

6. Communication Expectations

- Use chatops for all project-related updates so everyone stays in the loop.

- Document decisions in the shared workspace.

- When in doubt, over-communicate.

7. Performance & Accountability

We measure performance by impact, reliability, and collaboration—not hours logged. We encourage experimentation, but mistakes should be owned, learned from, and fixed quickly.

Closing

We’re here to build meaningful work together without unnecessary stress or bureaucracy. Respect the work, respect the team, respect yourself—and don’t f-word it up for everyone else.