Sonatype is the software supply chain security company. We provide the world’s best end-to-end software supply chain security solution, combining the only proactive protection against malicious open source, the only enterprise grade SBOM management and the leading open source dependency management platform. This empowers enterprises to create and maintain secure, quality, and innovative software at scale.
As founders of Nexus Repository and stewards of Maven Central, the world’s largest repository of Java open-source software, we are software pioneers and our open source expertise is unmatched. We empower innovation with an unparalleled commitment to build faster, safer software and harness AI and data intelligence to mitigate risk, maximize efficiencies, and drive powerful software development.
More than 2,000 organizations, including 70% of the Fortune 100 and 15 million software developers, rely on Sonatype to optimize their software supply chains.
As a Senior Technical Writer, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a wide range of documentation, including user guides, API documentation, and online help. This involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to gather information and ensure the documentation effectively addresses user needs. You will also play a key role in quality assurance, reviewing your own work and the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to style guidelines.
Competencies and Skills
This role typically requires 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience, though we place higher value on impact and problem-solving than just time in the seat.Strong expertise in core documentation practices—including structured content authoring, information architecture, UX writing, accessibility, and content design—for both SaaS platforms and developer-centric products.Technical Knowledge: Proficiency with the following tools: Paligo, Google Suite, Miro, Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence), GitHub, AI Chat ToolsUses AI as a co-pilot for documentation—ideating, editing, and optimizing content faster while keeping the human touch where it matters most.Product/Business Knowledge: Deep understanding of software development lifecycles and technical writing principles.Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Attitude: Meticulous attention to detail and strong editing skills. Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve documentation challenges.Fluency in the English language - spoken and writtenThings that we are proud of
2023 Forrester Leader in SCA#1 ranked SCA2022 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leader Award: Sonatype earned Frost & Sullivan’s 2022 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award in Development and Operations (DevOps) Security.NVTC 2022 Cyber Company of the Year: Sonatype was named Commercial Cyber Company of the Year and a Capital Cyber Award-winner by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)2022 Annual Peer Award: Sonatype’s Nexus Lifecycle won a PeerSpot Silver Peer Award as a leading Enterprise Technology solution in the Software Composition Analysis category.2022 Best in Biz Award: Sonatype CEO Wayne Jackson was recognized as a Silver Winner in the Best in Biz Awards' Executive of the Year category.Tech Ascension Awards: Sonatype was named the Best DevOps Security Solution for Nexus Lifecycle and Nexus Firewall (Software Composition Analysis).BuiltIn Best Places to Work: Sonatype was named to the Washington DC 100 Best Places to Work list and Washington DC Best Midsize Places to Work list.Company Wellness Week - We shut down company operations for a week to enable all employees to spend time pursuing personal growth and enjoying much needed and deserved rest.Diversity & Inclusion Working GroupsParental Leave PolicyPaid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)#LI-AL1
At Sonatype, we value diversity and inclusivity. We offer perks such as parental leave, diversity and inclusion working groups, and flexible working practices to allow our employees to show up as their whole selves. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.
