Technical Writer

SORAMITSU is an award-winning global financial technology company with expertise in developing blockchain-based solutions for digital asset and identity management. Our mission is to use blockchain to promote innovation and solve pressing societal challenges.

SORAMITSU is the developer of and major contributor to the open-source blockchain platform Hyperledger Iroha, which is tailored for enterprise and public-sector use. Hyperledger Iroha, a project of Hyperledger Foundation, part of the Linux Foundation, has a permissions system that is scalable and performant.

Utilizing blockchain, SORAMITSU has developed a digital currency for the National Bank of Cambodia, a CBDC Proof-of-Concept with the Bank of the Lao PDR, a closed-loop payment system for the University of Aizu in Japan, an identity verification system prototype for Bank Central Asia in Indonesia, we were finalists in the Monetary Authority of Singapore CBDC Challenge, and are currently participating in Asia-Pacific's first proof-of-concept test of a cross-border, multi-currency security settlement system using distributed ledger technology with the Asian Development Bank. We have also conducted proof-of-concept tests for several major Japanese enterprises, and are active contributors to open source projects, such as Klaytn, South Korea's leading Layer-1 blockchain, KAGOME, the C++ Polkadot Host implementation, the SORA crypto-economic system, the Polkaswap DEX, and the DeFi wallet, Fearless Wallet

Based on these experiences, SORAMITSU aims to deploy cutting-edge technology on a global level in order to expedite financial inclusion and health, mitigate economic inefficiencies, and contribute to the fulfilment of the Sustainable Development Goals.

You can find out more by visiting our homepage at soramitsu.co.jp or check out our Twitter profile.

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We are looking for a technical writer who will help us in creating different types of documentation. As a successful hire, you will help us in authoring and maintaining documentation both for the development team and for our end-users. This includes user guides, API documentation, technical specifications, internal knowledge base, and creating articles together with our support team.

You will be responsible for:

• Сollaborate with product owners, development team and technical support to understand user needs and documentation requirements;
• Work closely with development team to get a clear understanding of how the product works
• Author and maintain internal knowledge base about the product to simplify the onboarding process and to provide better knowledge-sharing inside the team
• Edit, clarify, and proofread documents written by others, and coach non-writers on ways to improve their writing
• Write clear and concise documentation for different audiences, both technical and non-technical:
  - describe IT infrastructure and requirements for our internal needs
  - author user guides for our end-users
  - describe internal business processes (if needed)
  - update and support knowledge base
  - prepare how-to articles, release notes

You need to have:

• At least 3 years of experience working for IT companies
• Experience in writing software documentation (requirements, user guides, etc.), documentation for APIs, SDKs, or other end-user materials
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill
• Attention to detail
• Excellent command of English

What we offer:

• A relaxed remote-first (work from anywhere) work environment with flexible working hours
• A permanent, full-time role with a rapidly growing international team of professionals
• An educational budget to support your continued growth and development
• Opportunities to attend global meetups and conferences for learning and/or speaking engagements
• An opportunity to be a part of an award-winning team designing a better world through decentralized technologies

This is a remote position. Our distributed team is mostly spread across Europe and Asia. Team meetings are held generally during European working hours, and it is expected that you would adapt if necessary and be available accordingly.

If you have the required qualifications and are passionate about the Web3 industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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SORAMITSU values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees. Our employment decisions, such as hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination, are based solely on an individual's qualifications, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of their race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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