Technical Writer - PostgreSQL

Role overview

Accountabilities

• Create installation, configuration, troubleshooting, how-to, user manual, man page, help prompt, and release documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, development, QA, and technical writing teams.
• Translate PostgreSQL and database concepts into accessible content for varied technical audiences.
• Use Markdown, text, images, diagrams, and other formats to create effective documentation.
• Maintain documentation through version-controlled docs-as-code workflows.
• Use AI tools to draft, refine, structure, format, and improve content while maintaining accuracy.
• Participate in ceremonies, technical discussions, planning, and collaborative activities.
• Improve documentation strategy, writing standards, workflows, and processes.
• Engage with open-source communities through forums, mailing lists, and related channels.
• Research technologies and contribute to upstream documentation, technical blogs, or knowledge sharing.
• Help maintain documentation testing, validation, and CI/CD workflows.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional Technical Writer experience.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Experience documenting complex software systems for technical audiences.
• Strong familiarity with markup languages, particularly Markdown.
• Experience installing and configuring database server software on Linux.
• Experience with docs-as-code methodologies and tools including Git, Jenkins, Markdown, HTML, and/or JavaScript.
• Experience using AI tools for technical documentation workflows.
• Comfort with the Linux command line and tools such as Git, GCC, and GDB.
• Understanding of distributed systems and/or database server development.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a distributed organization.
• Strong collaboration skills using workplace and community communication tools.
• Developer or DevOps background is highly valued.

Workplace and schedule

• The position is fully remote within a globally distributed organization.
• Working hours are flexible and organized around team syncs and customer meetings.
• The source description identifies Australia in the opening location statement and later references remote work from Poland.

Benefits

• Paid time off, flexible leave, remote-work equipment support, and career development funding are provided.
• The role includes connectivity support, potential equity participation, and Work-from-Anywhere initiatives.
• Employees may participate in conferences, team meetups, and other in-person events.