Technical Writer for API Docs

Skills Required

Description

Clear, well-structured API documentation is essential for developers who want to integrate quickly and effectively. This project requires a technical writer who can transform technical details into readable, developer-friendly guides.

The role will involve reviewing existing API references, identifying gaps, and rewriting content where necessary. The objective is to make instructions precise, consistent, and accessible for both experienced developers and newcomers.

Knowledge of OpenAPI/Swagger is particularly valuable, as it will allow the writer to generate accurate reference material and align with industry best practices. Markdown formatting will be used to keep documentation clean and easy to maintain.

Consistency in language is critical. Every endpoint, parameter, and response must follow a logical naming style, with examples that are clear and directly usable in real-world projects.

Key deliverables include: step-by-step integration guides, endpoint references, error handling instructions, and sample use cases that help developers troubleshoot quickly.

The writer should also apply information architecture principles, structuring documentation so that users can easily find what they need without wading through unnecessary details.

The final documentation will serve as a long-term resource, reducing support tickets, improving adoption, and strengthening the developer experience around the API.