Technical Writer - API Documentation

Key Responsibilities :

• Create, maintain, and update clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation, including user guides, API documentation, release notes, and knowledge base articles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product management, and support) to gather information and ensure accuracy in documentation.
• Write and organize content that simplifies complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work with engineers to understand new features and products, ensuring that documentation is aligned with the latest platform capabilities.
• Develop and maintain style guides and documentation standards to ensure consistency and quality across all materials.
• Review and edit technical content created by other team members to ensure clarity, consistency, and correctness.
• Continuously improve the documentation process by suggesting and implementing best practices.
• Participate in feedback cycles with customers and internal teams to understand their documentation needs and continuously enhance the user experience.
• Ensure all documentation is up-to-date with the latest product versions and Qualifications :
• 3+ years of experience as a technical writer, with a focus on cloud technology or SaaS companies.
• Proven experience writing technical documentation for cloud-based software / APIs, and developer tools. Strong understanding of cloud technologies, platforms, and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in a simple and clear manner.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to produce error-free, well-structured documentation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and translate complex information into easy-to-understand content.
• Proficiency with documentation tools such as Confluence, GitHub, and Markdown.
• Experience with agile software development and working in cross-functional teams.

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