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Technical Instructional Designer

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Contractor

💰 $50 - $57 per Hour

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ October 8th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Microsoft is hiring a Technical Instructional Designer on a contract basis through Allegis Global Solutions. The role involves developing and refining technical materials to improve internal employee experiences, especially for AI-focused tools, by collaborating with cross-functional teams to produce clear, engaging UI content and uphold UX writing standards.

Highlights
  • Develop and organize technical instructional materials adhering to clarity, style, and terminology standards.
  • Maintain accurate records and revisions of documentation.
  • Consult with clients to define technical specifications and content requirements.
  • Create UI content consistent with product voice and tone while auditing for terminology consistency.
  • Collaborate with designers, researchers, and product managers to gather requirements and apply UX design principles.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting programming code.
  • Requires 5-7 years of experience in technical writing or instructional design.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, English, journalism, communications, or a related technical field.
  • Strong skills in writing, editing, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic thinking.
  • Contract duration of 8 months, full-time 40 hours per week, with a pay range of $50 to $57 per hour.

Technical Instructional Designer Full Description

Technical Instructional Designer (Contract)

Remote
Contract (8 months 10 days)

Programming Code
instructional design
Technical Writing
Excellent Communication Skills
Problem Solving Abilities
Critical Thinking skills
Strategic Thinking
UX Design Principle

Technical Instructional Designer (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:
We are seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team as a Technical Instructional Designer. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and refining technical materials that enhance internal employee experiences, particularly in the development of AI-focused tools. You will collaborate closely with designers, researchers, program managers, and product managers to gather requirements and translate them into clear, engaging content. Your expertise in writing UI content, shaping product voice and tone, and upholding UX writing standards will be essential in delivering high-quality documentation that meets the needs of our users.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Organize material and complete writing assignments according to established standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
  • Maintain records and files of work and revisions to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
  • Confer with clients to establish technical specifications and determine subject material for publication.
  • Write UI content that aligns with product voice and tone while auditing terminology for consistency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide insights on user experience design principles.

Requirements:
  • 5-7 years of experience in technical writing or instructional design.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, English, journalism, or communications.
  • Proven experience in creating documentation for a technical audience.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of UX design principles and content strategy standards.
  • Ability to read and interpret programming code.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strategic thinking with a broader perspective on user experience.

Additional Details:
  • Location: Remote
  • Duration: 8 Months
  • Pay Range: $50 - $57 per hour
  • Weekly Schedule: 40 hours

AGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veterans). We will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.