Technical Writer
Netpace is looking for Technical Writer in Boston, MA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3701526504 is live since 2026-06-04 20:23:41.
Technical Writer
Technical Writer
Telecommunication is seeking a Technical Writer to join its API Program and lead documentation efforts for business-critical APIs and other developer tools hosted on internal and external developer portals. The right candidate will have demonstrated experience with API documentation in consumer and/or enterprise technology settings. In addition, they will be:
- Fluent in authoring API reference documents and developer guides that help empower others to create innovative new business applications
- Capable of crafting content that is as technically sound as it is clear and concise
- Attuned to the differences between PUT and POST methods in REST APIs
- Willing to experiment with new ways to organize and deliver content online
- Autonomous and comfortable juggling multiple, overlapping and, at times, competing priorities
- Comfortable forging relationships with geographically-dispersed development and product teams
- No stranger to the Atlassian suite and Content Management Systems (CMS)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6-8+ years relevant experience; but, for the right candidate, willing to accept 5+ years
- Writing samples that demonstrate 3 years experience drafting REST/RESTful APIs
- Working knowledge of YAML and JSON
- Able to grasp source code, architecture diagrams and more
- Process-oriented and accustomed to Agile work environments and a start-up pace to projects
Skills:
- Adept at producing concise, high-quality documentation that maximizes online visual spaces
- Highly-skilled grammarian who can write within established style guidelines
- Experience with Swagger/OpenAPI Specification
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills plus keen attention to detail
- Capable of establishing and evolving documentation review processes for groups of APIs prioritized for inclusion on internal and external developer portals
- Visual thinker who can create and maintain standards for technical diagrams and illustrations intended for API docs
- Comfortable occasionally writing developer-facing support text and organizing and editing internal Confluence pages and tech papers
- Accustomed to high-tech environments and working with cross-functional product development, management and design teams