Technical Writer - In-Memory Computing/SAP HANA
Date: Jul 20, 2026
Location: Walldorf, Germany
Company: automation-1
Ref-Code: DE-60433837-EN-15-001
Work area: Software - Design and Development
Expected travel: 0% - 10%
Career status:
Employment type: Regular Full Time
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
SAP is the global market leader for business software and thus contributes a considerable part of the world's economic power grid. At SAP you get your chance to put your ideas into action with maximum impact.We are looking for a technical writer, (Senior)- Information Developer, to support the SAP HANA in-memory database. SAP HANA leverages recent technology advances to establish real-time analysis of business data and to improve existing business processes with a dramatic increase in performance. It is the basis for new, ground-breaking applications and continues to be a key driver for SAP's market success. Our knowledge management team supports this innovative product with role-specific guides and documentation, embedded help, video tutorials and other forms of user assistance. If you enjoy technical writing, have a strong interest in software, and are curious to work in a high-paced environment of a multinational world-class company, then we look forward to receiving your application. We cultivate an open and communicative atmosphere in our team, where each team member works independently, but in close cooperation across locations and roles. You will receive training that covers the technical and documentation-related aspects relevant for your job. In addition, a mentoring concept assures effective "on the job" training and the ongoing opportunity to improve your skills as your career progresses.
EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS
- Writing documentation for software applications, for example online help, manuals, and tutorials
- Providing additional, target group specific user assistance in form of image maps, infographics, videos, or blog posts
- Research and define technical and business terminology
- Proof-reading and editing user interface texts for usability and readability
- Working in a cross-functional and international team with developers, product managers as well as other information developers and translators
WORK EXPERIENCE
Young professionals or some years of professional experience are welcome.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Required skills:
- University degree in technical writing, IT, communications, new media, or a related subject
- Excellent written and spoken German and English
- Practical experience in creating documentation preferably in DITA
- Ability to work on different parallel activities and in multiple teams under tight deadlines
- Enjoy contact with people and passing on your knowledge to others Preferred skills:
- SAP product knowledge
- Familiarity with database administration tasks is a plus
- Experience with content creation for social media or production of videos and infographics
Work area: Software - Design and Development
Expected travel: 0% - 10%
Career status:
Employment type: Regular Full Time
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
SAP is the global market leader for business software and thus contributes a considerable part of the world's economic power grid. At SAP you get your chance to put your ideas into action with maximum impact.We are looking for a technical writer, (Senior)- Information Developer, to support the SAP HANA in-memory database. SAP HANA leverages recent technology advances to establish real-time analysis of business data and to improve existing business processes with a dramatic increase in performance. It is the basis for new, ground-breaking applications and continues to be a key driver for SAP's market success. Our knowledge management team supports this innovative product with role-specific guides and documentation, embedded help, video tutorials and other forms of user assistance. If you enjoy technical writing, have a strong interest in software, and are curious to work in a high-paced environment of a multinational world-class company, then we look forward to receiving your application. We cultivate an open and communicative atmosphere in our team, where each team member works independently, but in close cooperation across locations and roles. You will receive training that covers the technical and documentation-related aspects relevant for your job. In addition, a mentoring concept assures effective "on the job" training and the ongoing opportunity to improve your skills as your career progresses.
EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS
- Writing documentation for software applications, for example online help, manuals, and tutorials
- Providing additional, target group specific user assistance in form of image maps, infographics, videos, or blog posts
- Research and define technical and business terminology
- Proof-reading and editing user interface texts for usability and readability
- Working in a cross-functional and international team with developers, product managers as well as other information developers and translators
WORK EXPERIENCE
Young professionals or some years of professional experience are welcome.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Required skills:
- University degree in technical writing, IT, communications, new media, or a related subject
- Excellent written and spoken German and English
- Practical experience in creating documentation preferably in DITA
- Ability to work on different parallel activities and in multiple teams under tight deadlines
- Enjoy contact with people and passing on your knowledge to others Preferred skills:
- SAP product knowledge
- Familiarity with database administration tasks is a plus
- Experience with content creation for social media or production of videos and infographics