Remote Technical Writer API Job in San Francisco, CA Rippling

Who you are

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Writer, with a focus on API documentation
• 2+ years of experience in a software development role
• Experience writing effective technical content for a developer audience using Markdown
• Strong understanding of APIs, RESTful web services, and programming concepts
• Proficiency with various authoring, CMS, and task management tools
• Proficiency in writing clear, concise, and well-structured technical documentation
• Familiarity with API documentation tools, such as Swagger, Postman, or similar
• Experience with Confluence, JIRA, and JSON
• Experience using tech stacks like Python, MongoDB, CDC, and Kafka
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to thrive in an environment that grants you a lot of autonomy to explore creative solutions

Desirables

• Engage with developers, partners, and clients
• Work alongside software architects and senior developers

What the job involves

• Create and maintain high-quality API documentation, including guides and tutorials
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to develop accurate and user-friendly API documentation
• Develop and maintain code samples and use cases that demonstrate proper API integration and usage