Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.
Banyan Software is seeking a Principal Technical Writer to join our team in our Developer Hub Chennai. This pivotal role involves
creating comprehensive technical due diligence reports to guide our acquisition processes.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with a
strong background in technical writing, particularly in the context of technology stacks and software architecture.Key Responsibilities:
Technical Due Diligence Reporting:
- Craft detailed technical due diligence reports to assist in acquisition decision-making. These reports should accurately capture the technical strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of potential acquisitions.
Collaboration with Engineering Teams:
- Work closely with engineers and technologists to understand complex technical information. Interpret and translate this information into accessible, accurate, and meaningful content for diverse audiences, including the M&A and operating teams.
Process Development:
- Design and implement writing and organizational processes to efficiently manage multiple concurrent diligence processes. This includes the application of conventional knowledge management tools as well as exploring next-generation AI-based tools.
Cross-Departmental Communication:
- Serve as a liaison between the technical and non-technical teams, ensuring that all stakeholders have a clear understanding of technical assessments and implications.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in technical writing and due diligence to continually improve the quality and relevance of reports.
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ualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical writing, with a focus on software technology stacks and architecture-level documentation
- Fluency in English, with exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- Solid understanding of various technology stacks and the ability to interpret complex technical information
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a keen eye for detail
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability.
We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
