Technical Writer (contract)

Technical Writer (Contract)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Summary

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of content design, artificial intelligence, and systems engineering within a dynamic Security UX environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping how content and instructions are delivered through AI-enabled and agent-supported solutions, managing critical workflows that bridge human-centered design with emerging technologies. This role demands a unique blend of content design expertise, technical aptitude, and systems thinking to maintain and evolve repository-based workflows that support both internal teams and intelligent agents. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment where clarity, scalability, and usability are paramount, working closely with engineering and design partners to build durable patterns and reusable systems that drive product excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage repositories that support agent-driven workflows, including structure, documentation, and contribution guidance
• Create and refine AI agent instructions, prompts, and supporting content using low-code or declarative approaches
• Coordinate with engineering partners on the creation and evolution of server architectures, ensuring clarity, usability, and maintainability of related artifacts
• Apply content design principles to agent experiences, internal tools, and system documentation
• Ensure alignment with existing design systems and content guidelines across all deliverables
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or scalability issues in agent and repository workflows and propose actionable improvements
• Contribute occasional light frontend development work, including small interface adjustments, prototypes, or tooling surfaces
• Maintain repository health and usability by managing templates, structures, and contribution processes
• Facilitate efficient collaboration among content designers and partner teams to ensure content guidelines are correctly integrated across systems

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a Content Designer, UX Writer, UX Designer, Frontend Developer, or similar role working on complex systems or tools
• Demonstrated experience working on content design and UX systems
• Proven track record using source repositories in professional settings
• Experience creating declarative agents and actively using them in workflows
• Portfolio or artifact submission demonstrating relevant experience, such as a short presentation outlining relevant projects or examples of agent instructions, content systems, or repository-based work
• Strong written communication skills, particularly for instructions, guidelines, and system documentation
• Hands-on experience working in repositories, including issues, pull requests, and contribution documentation
• Comfort working with low-code or declarative systems, particularly for automation or AI-driven workflows
• Familiarity with design systems and content standards, with ability to apply them consistently
• Strong systems thinking and ability to identify patterns and scalability opportunities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, design, and product partners
• Experience working with AI agents and automated systems
• Working knowledge of frontend technologies
• Experience shaping reusable patterns or standards adopted by other teams

Additional Details

• Location: Remote
• Duration: 3 months
• Pay Range*: $41.50 - $47 per hour
• Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
• Job Status: Non-Exempt
• Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Hospital plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com for other accommodation options.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Key skills/competency

• Technical Writer
• Content Design
• AI Agents
• Systems Engineering
• UX Writing
• Frontend Development
• Repository Management
• Low-code Systems
• Design Systems
• Collaboration