Technical Writer

Skills
Microsoft Visual Studio CodeVisual Studio
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in technical writing, with at least 3 years focused on OAS API documentation.
  • Extensive experience with OpenAPI Specification (OAS).
  • Familiarity with JSON language and YAML language.
  • Swagger/OAS development experience.
  • Experience in a software development environment.
  • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and related technologies.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Proficiency with documentation tools such as Swagger, Postman, and Markdown.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice to have

  • Postman experience
  • Visual Studio Code experience
  • C# language experience
  • API cataloging tools such as Azure Developer Portal or MuleSoft's Anypoint Exchange experience

Day to day

  • Create and update detailed API documentation, including endpoint descriptions, request/response formats, error codes, and usage examples.
  • Work closely with developers and product managers to understand API functionality and ensure accurate documentation.
  • Ensure all documentation is clear, concise, and error-free. Continuously improve the quality and usability of documentation based on user feedback.