Agile and API Documentation Writer – $29.00 Per Hour
The Technical Writer will provide written product for technical and non-technical audiences in support of an Agile development team, to include user guides, API documents, and release notes. This role involves creating, editing, and proofreading various types of documents, ensuring that all content is accurate and meets our high standards.
Duties
- Ability to tailor content for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Proficiency in organizing complex technical information clearly and logically.
- Expert in the use of MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, or similar tools
- Knowledge of Markdown, HTML/CSS
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, SnagIT, or similar tools for visuals
- Experience with Git or other version control systems at the contributor or read only level and documentation platforms such as GitBook
- Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology
- Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and software architecture concepts
- Ability to read code snippets
- Excellent grammar, clarity and attention to detail in written products
- Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information
- Strong versioning and documentation review practices
- Experience writing for software products (SaaS, desktop, or mobile)
- Experience with UX writing highly desirable
- Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucid chart, Draw.io, etc.) highly desired
A writing sample document is mandatory.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: Up to $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Remote