Technical Writer

ClickHouse is the hottest analytic database on the planet and Altinity is the home of ClickHouse experts who build real-time data solutions that run anywhere. ClickHouse now has more contributors than ElasticSearch, previously the biggest Open Source analytic project on GitHub. 

Altinity is a distributed company that values employees, open-source, and doing the right things for customers.
We’re seeking a great Technical Writer with strong database chops to create outstanding documentation for ClickHouse data warehouse.
You will create content to guide developers in the use of open-source ClickHouse in any environment, ranging from developer tutorials to Altinity.Cloud product documentation.

You’ll need the following background:
– Great database chops including the creation of sample applications with little outside guidance
– Developer skills with modern development tools and languages, including Python, Golang, Java, SQL, CI/CD pipelines, and containers
– Comfortable with open source technology and communities
– Native fluency in English
– Excellent writing skills and a talent for explaining technology
– Experience with blogging and community presentations
– Social networking skills including the ability to jump in quickly on technical conversations on Twitter, Hacker News, and LinkedIn

More specifically (and ideally) you have the following skill set:

Experience with documentation
– Working knowledge of a documentation system such as Hugo, Confluence, GitHub Pages, or the like.
– Experience in different forms of documentation such as blog posts, technical specification documents, instruction documents, API documentation, and the like.

Programming knowledge
– Whilst you don’t need to be a full coder, we’re looking for someone who is familiar with how to develop code. Typical examples are Python and JavaScript.
– Comfortable with programming concepts such as variables and methods, and how to set up an IDE and run sample code

DevOps knowledge
– Familiarity with how to perform basic administration of a system, especially Unix based systems like Linux or macOS.
– Know-how of how to use the command line to log into remote systems, perform commands, and jot them down.

Media and SEO experience
– Technical writing at Altinity is more than just writing – it’s also about media and search engine optimization.
– Our technical writer should be able to capture screenshots for documentation and edit them.
– Working knowledge of tools such as Photoshop and Adobe Premiere is a plus.

Most importantly, you have empathy for developers and love creating content that makes them more productive.

This is a full-time position.
Altinity is venture-funded and financially stable. We are 100% remote. You may work anywhere you have work permits.
Check out our many other benefits including flexible work hours, career development, and open vacation policies.

To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to hr@altinity.com
Please include your portfolio or examples of your work together with your resume.