Senior Manager, Technical Writing

Capital One Financial

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Location
Richmond, VA
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Full-time
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9 days ago
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About Capital One Financial

Capital One Financial is a bank holding company specializing in credit cards, auto loans, banking, and savings products, known for its data-driven approach to consumer and commercial finance. Industry: Financial Services & Banking

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Technical Writing

Senior Manager, Technical Writing serves as a player-coach within the Capital One Software team, balancing leadership with hands-on execution. This role involves managing and mentoring a team of technical writers while defining the overarching documentation strategy, including tool selection, style guides, and information architecture. The primary responsibility is to translate complex technical information into user-friendly content for Slingshot and Databolt products to assist customers and internal stakeholders. Key tasks include creating API documentation, SDKs, system integration guides, and FAQs while maintaining a Docs-as-Code workflow using Git, Markdown, and CI/CD pipelines. The role requires expertise in the software development life cycle, Agile methodologies, and tools like Hugo, GitBook, or Confluence. This position addresses critical data management challenges such as data publishing, governance, security, and infrastructure management for businesses operating in the cloud.

What you'll do

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of technical writers through regular 1-on-1s and career development support.
  • Define the documentation vision including tool selection, style guides, and information architecture.
  • Translate complex technical material into user-friendly content for APIs, SDKs, and system integration guides.
  • Manage the Docs-as-Code workflow using Git, Markdown, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Act as the primary bridge between Engineering, Product Management, and Support to integrate documentation into the SDLC.
  • Prioritize projects and manage team bandwidth to meet release deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
  • Develop content optimized for searchability across SEO and LLM platforms.
  • Conduct in-depth interviews with subject matter experts to understand product architecture and functionality.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree or military experience.
  • At least 10 years of experience writing technical documentation for software solutions.
  • At least 4 years of people management experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience with Markdown and Git.
  • Experience working with documentation authoring tools like Hugo, GitBook, and Confluence (preferred).
  • Experience writing technical documentation for data security software (preferred).
  • 3+ years of experience in software development (preferred).
  • 1+ year experience in a financial services industry (preferred).

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