Senior Manager, Technical Writing

Capital One Financial

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Richmond, VA
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54 days ago
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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

The Senior Manager, Technical Writing - Capital One Software joins the Capital One Software team to serve as a player-coach responsible for defining documentation strategy and mentoring a team of technical writers. This role involves leading the development of user-friendly content for Slingshot and Databolt, including user manuals, help files, system integration guides, SDKs, API documentation, and FAQs. You will manage a team of specialists, oversee the Docs-as-Code workflow using Git, Markdown, and CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with Engineering and Product Management. The position requires translating complex data management, security, and infrastructure concepts into clear logical concepts and architectural diagrams. Key skills include experience with Hugo, GitBook, Confluence, and Agile processes to support customers navigating cloud data publishing and governance.

What you'll do

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of technical writers to support career development and project delivery.
  • Define the documentation vision, including tool selection, style guides, and information architecture.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for APIs, SDKs, system integration guides, and user manuals.
  • Translate complex technical information into clear, user-friendly content for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • 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.
  • Use metrics and data to identify content gaps, drive planning, and prioritize documentation projects.
  • Develop content optimized for searchability, SEO, and Large Language Model (LLM) performance.

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.
  • 5+ years 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 with SDLC (preferred).
  • 3+ years of experience in software development (preferred).

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