Senior Technical Writer/Requirements Engineer | Structured Authoring (DITA/XML), Documentation Strategy | Pharma, Finance, SaaS | 20+
Aktualisiert am 09.07.2026
Profil
Freiberufler / Selbstständiger
Remote-Arbeit
Verfügbar ab: 10.08.2026
Verfügbar zu: 100%
davon vor Ort: 100%
Technical Documentation
Agile Softwareentwicklung
Requirements Engineering
Requirements Management
Content Management System
GitHub
Bitbucket
XML
Docs-as-code
Single sourcing
Topic-based approach
Atlassian JIRA
Atlassian Confluence
storytelling
API
Xmetal
Madcap flare
UX writing
E
English
near-native proficiency
Italian
native
Spanish
fluent
French
advanced
German
Upper-intermediate
Russian
advanced

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Deutschland, Schweiz, Österreich
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

6 Monate
2021-07 - 2021-12

ServiceNow Migration

Technical Writer/Business Analyst Word Jira WordPress
Technical Writer/Business Analyst
Mapped and restructured IT catalogue service data to business processes and supported project delivery in preparation for ServiceNow migration.
Word Jira WordPress
European Parliament
4 Monate
2021-03 - 2021-06

InfoCert certification platform

Technical Writer Word Jira WordPress
Technical Writer
Planned, organized and developed API documentation for InfoCert certification platform
Word Jira WordPress
InfoCert
7 Monate
2020-08 - 2021-02

AWS China Project

Business Analyst/Technical Writer Word Jira Service Now Excel (Pivot Charts) ...
Business Analyst/Technical Writer
  • Planning and preparation of documentation for the AWS China project based on user stories and business cases, in compliance with standards and SOPs.
  • Translated business and technical requirements into structured documentation in cloud-based environment (AWS, Kubernetes).
Word Jira Service Now Excel (Pivot Charts) Agile
Novartis
3 Monate
2020-01 - 2020-03

Analysis of infrastructure components

Business Analyst/Technical Writer Word Jira Excel (Pivot Charts) ...
Business Analyst/Technical Writer
Analysed infrastructure components and documented cross-functional processes for SOPs.
Word Jira Excel (Pivot Charts) Service Now
Deutsche Bank
8 Monate
2019-03 - 2019-10

NAVIFY platform

Technical Writer/ Business Analyst WordPress Stoplight Jira ...
Technical Writer/ Business Analyst
  • Developed quick-start guides, recipes and JIRA epics/stories for the NAVIFY platform with cross-functional teams (dev, QA, and product teams) to structure documentation.
  • Developed API documentation using OpenAPI/Markdown via Stoplight.
  • Coached non-writers on ways to improve their writing skills. Developed working knowledge of AWS and Kubernetes.
WordPress Stoplight Jira Confluence Google suite Agile/ Scrum team
ROCHE
3 Monate
2019-01 - 2019-03

Maintenance of the ARM Software Integrator Manual (SIM)

Information developer Ixiasoft DITA CMS Jira Confluence ...
Information developer
Maintained the ARM Software Integrator Manual (SIM) and Technical Reference Manual (TRM) using docs-as-code approach.
Ixiasoft DITA CMS Jira Confluence Agile/ Scrum team
ARM
1 Jahr
2018-03 - 2019-02

comprehensive documentation ecosystem

Technical Writer/Documentation Lead Swagger API JSON MadCap Flare ...
Technical Writer/Documentation Lead
  • Built and launched the full documentation ecosystem: online Help, knowledge base, and training materials.
  • Led documentation projects within the dev team using a docs-as-code approach.
  • Designed and implemented an XML-based CMS with modular content.
  • Integrated UX writing for context-sensitive help to improve usability.
  • Coached non-writers and SMEs to improve writing across the org.
Swagger API JSON MadCap Flare Confluence JIRA Google suite WordPress Agile/Scrum
VULOG
7 Monate
2017-05 - 2017-11

Creation and optimization of technical reference documentation

Technical Writer GIT Github Oxygen ...
Technical Writer
Created and improved technical reference documentation for the SAS language using a docs-as-code workflow (Markdown/AsciiDoc, Git) covering version control, lifecycle management and publishing.
GIT Github Oxygen Bugzilla Jenkins Jekyll Workbench Markdown (Asciidoc)
World Programming
7 Monate
2016-06 - 2016-12

Speech recognition and speaker verification

Senior Technical Writer/Lead Technical Writer OpenOffice Google suite topic-based approach ...
Senior Technical Writer/Lead Technical Writer
  • Lead technical writer- built the documentation from scratch for Spitch CodyFi and VeryFi (speech recognition and speaker verification).
  • Designed and launched the documentation ecosystem: deployment and installation guides, SDK references, and REST API docs.
  • Integrated docs-as- code practices into the engineering workflow in collaboration with SMEs.
OpenOffice Google suite topic-based approach GIT Hub JSON Agile
Spitch
6 Monate
2016-01 - 2016-06

Documentation for the iQOS FDA submission

Technical/Regulatory Writer
Technical/Regulatory Writer
Authored CMC/Part 11-compliant documentation for the iQOS FDA submission, including firmware docs, technical descriptions, and product overviews.
Philip Morris

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

1998
BA (Hons) Information Systems and Languages, UWE, Bristol
Thesis: on request

1992
Cambridge University Proficiency in English Certificate, Imberhorne School, East Grinstead

CERTIFICATIONS
  • Distributed Applications Developer, Genoa (I), 2003 (OO Programming, Java, CSS, HTML, XML, VB 6.0)
  • CPRE FL (Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering) ? IREB, 2025
  • AWS Technical Essentials Practitioner, 2019
  • MISTC, ISTC 2009

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Technical Documentation Agile Softwareentwicklung Requirements Engineering Requirements Management Content Management System GitHub Bitbucket XML Docs-as-code Single sourcing Topic-based approach Atlassian JIRA Atlassian Confluence storytelling API Xmetal Madcap flare UX writing E

Schwerpunkte

  • Content Architecture/Strategy:DITA/XML, Single Sourcing, Structured Writing (topic-based approach), Docs-as-Code,(Markdown, Asciidocs), Git Workflows.
  • UX Writing/User Enablement: Context-Sensitive Help, Writing for Localization, Storytelling, Persona-Based Content
  • API /Technical Communication: Swagger, Postman, JSON, SDKs, Jenkins, GitHub and documentation of workflows and systems.
  • Agile Collaboration/ Business Analysis: JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, Figma, SharePoint, User Stories, Requirements Gathering
  • Tools & Technologies XMetal, MadCap Flare, Camtasia, FrameMaker, SQL, Jekyll and Notion (Markdown-based static sites).

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

PROFILE
Senior IT Professional, I bring expertise in technical communications, business analysis, and requirements elicitation/ management collaborating closely with Engineering, Product and business stakeholders to define requirements, map complex processes, and deliver clear, scalable, and user-focused documentation across regulated industries (pharma, finance, and SaaS). Experienced in DITA/XML, API documentation and structured authoring. I advocate for docs-as-code practices and documentation strategies that support both business objectives and user success.

SELECTED CROSS-INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS
  • Led the full documentation lifecycle for multiple platforms (pharma, finance, SaaS) working closely with engineers, product managers and regulatory staff.
  • Redesigned internal and external IT service catalogue for the European Parliament during a ServiceNow migration.
  • Established knowledge base and help portals for VULOG and Spitch, from the ground up, incorporating UX, and visual content.
  • Supported FDA submission (Philip Morris), authoring firmware and CMC related documentation with regulatory scientists.

EXPERIENCE
01/2026 - today
Proofreader/Author
  • Authors and proofreads content for a digital publication, applying editorial quality standards and structured review processes.

01/2025 - 12/2025
Independent Content Architect & Tech Writer 
R&D and Upskilling
  • Professional Development: CPRE FL certification to bridge business analysis with technical communication.
  • CMS & Portfolio: Used Notion as an agile CMS to design and deploy a public portal with API guides, diagrams, and user guides.
  • AI integration: AI-assisted drafting, prompt engineering, and structured editing tools for modern documentation workflows.

03/2022 - 08/2024
Appfire Technologies
Senior Technical writer
  • Technologies: 
    • Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Markdown, Camtasia, Audition, Karma, Aura Cards, Atlassian Intelligence (AI features), ChatGPT (for drafting, structuring, and editing content).
  • Planned, organized and developed the new ACLI documentation architecture to improve navigation and user experience.
  • Designed ACLI documentation improving user experience by optimising structure and applying clear UX writing principles.
  • Established content governance frameworks and scalable content design practices.

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Deutschland, Schweiz, Österreich
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

6 Monate
2021-07 - 2021-12

ServiceNow Migration

Technical Writer/Business Analyst Word Jira WordPress
Technical Writer/Business Analyst
Mapped and restructured IT catalogue service data to business processes and supported project delivery in preparation for ServiceNow migration.
Word Jira WordPress
European Parliament
4 Monate
2021-03 - 2021-06

InfoCert certification platform

Technical Writer Word Jira WordPress
Technical Writer
Planned, organized and developed API documentation for InfoCert certification platform
Word Jira WordPress
InfoCert
7 Monate
2020-08 - 2021-02

AWS China Project

Business Analyst/Technical Writer Word Jira Service Now Excel (Pivot Charts) ...
Business Analyst/Technical Writer
  • Planning and preparation of documentation for the AWS China project based on user stories and business cases, in compliance with standards and SOPs.
  • Translated business and technical requirements into structured documentation in cloud-based environment (AWS, Kubernetes).
Word Jira Service Now Excel (Pivot Charts) Agile
Novartis
3 Monate
2020-01 - 2020-03

Analysis of infrastructure components

Business Analyst/Technical Writer Word Jira Excel (Pivot Charts) ...
Business Analyst/Technical Writer
Analysed infrastructure components and documented cross-functional processes for SOPs.
Word Jira Excel (Pivot Charts) Service Now
Deutsche Bank
8 Monate
2019-03 - 2019-10

NAVIFY platform

Technical Writer/ Business Analyst WordPress Stoplight Jira ...
Technical Writer/ Business Analyst
  • Developed quick-start guides, recipes and JIRA epics/stories for the NAVIFY platform with cross-functional teams (dev, QA, and product teams) to structure documentation.
  • Developed API documentation using OpenAPI/Markdown via Stoplight.
  • Coached non-writers on ways to improve their writing skills. Developed working knowledge of AWS and Kubernetes.
WordPress Stoplight Jira Confluence Google suite Agile/ Scrum team
ROCHE
3 Monate
2019-01 - 2019-03

Maintenance of the ARM Software Integrator Manual (SIM)

Information developer Ixiasoft DITA CMS Jira Confluence ...
Information developer
Maintained the ARM Software Integrator Manual (SIM) and Technical Reference Manual (TRM) using docs-as-code approach.
Ixiasoft DITA CMS Jira Confluence Agile/ Scrum team
ARM
1 Jahr
2018-03 - 2019-02

comprehensive documentation ecosystem

Technical Writer/Documentation Lead Swagger API JSON MadCap Flare ...
Technical Writer/Documentation Lead
  • Built and launched the full documentation ecosystem: online Help, knowledge base, and training materials.
  • Led documentation projects within the dev team using a docs-as-code approach.
  • Designed and implemented an XML-based CMS with modular content.
  • Integrated UX writing for context-sensitive help to improve usability.
  • Coached non-writers and SMEs to improve writing across the org.
Swagger API JSON MadCap Flare Confluence JIRA Google suite WordPress Agile/Scrum
VULOG
7 Monate
2017-05 - 2017-11

Creation and optimization of technical reference documentation

Technical Writer GIT Github Oxygen ...
Technical Writer
Created and improved technical reference documentation for the SAS language using a docs-as-code workflow (Markdown/AsciiDoc, Git) covering version control, lifecycle management and publishing.
GIT Github Oxygen Bugzilla Jenkins Jekyll Workbench Markdown (Asciidoc)
World Programming
7 Monate
2016-06 - 2016-12

Speech recognition and speaker verification

Senior Technical Writer/Lead Technical Writer OpenOffice Google suite topic-based approach ...
Senior Technical Writer/Lead Technical Writer
  • Lead technical writer- built the documentation from scratch for Spitch CodyFi and VeryFi (speech recognition and speaker verification).
  • Designed and launched the documentation ecosystem: deployment and installation guides, SDK references, and REST API docs.
  • Integrated docs-as- code practices into the engineering workflow in collaboration with SMEs.
OpenOffice Google suite topic-based approach GIT Hub JSON Agile
Spitch
6 Monate
2016-01 - 2016-06

Documentation for the iQOS FDA submission

Technical/Regulatory Writer
Technical/Regulatory Writer
Authored CMC/Part 11-compliant documentation for the iQOS FDA submission, including firmware docs, technical descriptions, and product overviews.
Philip Morris

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

1998
BA (Hons) Information Systems and Languages, UWE, Bristol
Thesis: on request

1992
Cambridge University Proficiency in English Certificate, Imberhorne School, East Grinstead

CERTIFICATIONS
  • Distributed Applications Developer, Genoa (I), 2003 (OO Programming, Java, CSS, HTML, XML, VB 6.0)
  • CPRE FL (Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering) ? IREB, 2025
  • AWS Technical Essentials Practitioner, 2019
  • MISTC, ISTC 2009

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Technical Documentation Agile Softwareentwicklung Requirements Engineering Requirements Management Content Management System GitHub Bitbucket XML Docs-as-code Single sourcing Topic-based approach Atlassian JIRA Atlassian Confluence storytelling API Xmetal Madcap flare UX writing E

Schwerpunkte

  • Content Architecture/Strategy:DITA/XML, Single Sourcing, Structured Writing (topic-based approach), Docs-as-Code,(Markdown, Asciidocs), Git Workflows.
  • UX Writing/User Enablement: Context-Sensitive Help, Writing for Localization, Storytelling, Persona-Based Content
  • API /Technical Communication: Swagger, Postman, JSON, SDKs, Jenkins, GitHub and documentation of workflows and systems.
  • Agile Collaboration/ Business Analysis: JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, Figma, SharePoint, User Stories, Requirements Gathering
  • Tools & Technologies XMetal, MadCap Flare, Camtasia, FrameMaker, SQL, Jekyll and Notion (Markdown-based static sites).

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

PROFILE
Senior IT Professional, I bring expertise in technical communications, business analysis, and requirements elicitation/ management collaborating closely with Engineering, Product and business stakeholders to define requirements, map complex processes, and deliver clear, scalable, and user-focused documentation across regulated industries (pharma, finance, and SaaS). Experienced in DITA/XML, API documentation and structured authoring. I advocate for docs-as-code practices and documentation strategies that support both business objectives and user success.

SELECTED CROSS-INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS
  • Led the full documentation lifecycle for multiple platforms (pharma, finance, SaaS) working closely with engineers, product managers and regulatory staff.
  • Redesigned internal and external IT service catalogue for the European Parliament during a ServiceNow migration.
  • Established knowledge base and help portals for VULOG and Spitch, from the ground up, incorporating UX, and visual content.
  • Supported FDA submission (Philip Morris), authoring firmware and CMC related documentation with regulatory scientists.

EXPERIENCE
01/2026 - today
Proofreader/Author
  • Authors and proofreads content for a digital publication, applying editorial quality standards and structured review processes.

01/2025 - 12/2025
Independent Content Architect & Tech Writer 
R&D and Upskilling
  • Professional Development: CPRE FL certification to bridge business analysis with technical communication.
  • CMS & Portfolio: Used Notion as an agile CMS to design and deploy a public portal with API guides, diagrams, and user guides.
  • AI integration: AI-assisted drafting, prompt engineering, and structured editing tools for modern documentation workflows.

03/2022 - 08/2024
Appfire Technologies
Senior Technical writer
  • Technologies: 
    • Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket, Markdown, Camtasia, Audition, Karma, Aura Cards, Atlassian Intelligence (AI features), ChatGPT (for drafting, structuring, and editing content).
  • Planned, organized and developed the new ACLI documentation architecture to improve navigation and user experience.
  • Designed ACLI documentation improving user experience by optimising structure and applying clear UX writing principles.
  • Established content governance frameworks and scalable content design practices.

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