Senior Technical Writer (Developer Audience)

Compose.ly has partnered as an exclusive recruiter with a growing fintech solutions provider seeking a seasoned Senior Technical Writer for developer audiences to work alongside their in-house team and other internal stakeholders in a full-time capacity. Storytelling is central to successful documentation, and we’re looking for a writer who understands how a well-crafted narrative can clarify complex concepts to enhance the developer experience.

This role is for you if you…

Have proven experience working with software engineering teams and other internal stakeholders to write superior API and SDK documentation that not only informs but engages.

Prioritize the user and their implementation journey, crafting content that contextualizes technical details in a way that connects to the bigger picture.

Excel at explaining complex technical information in relatable, straightforward ways that make it easier for developers to dive in and succeed.

Demonstrate working knowledge of key terminology in one or more programming languages.

Are detail-oriented and deadline-driven, consistently delivering high-quality work and proactively seeking out the answers you need.

Communicate and collaborate professionally and efficiently with a geographically distributed team.

Responsibilities

Keep pace with product development teams, using style guidance to produce industry-leading API and programming content that flows logically and tells a cohesive story.

Collaborate closely with product engineering, product management, integration teams, and other internal stakeholders to create user-centric API documentation and programming guides.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher (ideally in English, technical communications, computer science, or a similar field)

3+ years of experience as a technical writer for a developer audience at an Agile software company

Proven experience writing detailed, user-centric API and programming documentation in a fast-paced environment

Exceptional ability to grasp and communicate interrelationships between topics, presenting information hierarchically in a logical, meaningful, and consistent manner

A user-focused perspective backed by experience and technical accuracy

Proficiency in Markdown or another markup language, like HTML, and Swagger

Knowledge of one or more programming languages (Java, Go, Python, Typescript) and OpenAPI

Ability to handle and prioritize multiple focus areas and tasks while maintaining a high-velocity and high-quality output

Commitment to adhering to documented standards and styles

Enthusiasm for cross-functional collaboration with people at all levels of an organization

Ability to work in US time zones (ideally Central Standard Time)

A strong writing portfolio demonstrating some or all of these skills

Preferred Qualifications

An advanced degree in a related discipline

Programming experience

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Salary: $35 – $45 / hourOriginally posted on Himalayas