Senior API Documentation & Developer Guide Writer

Content Creators; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kong Global Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to create and maintain clear, concise technical documentation for our software products, including API docs and developer guides.

You will collaborate with product managers and engineers, perform thorough research, test content with CLI tools, and own documentation strategy for a product area. The role emphasizes fast-paced collaboration and documentation excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in technical writing within a software development environment.
• Experience with API documentation and developer guides.
• Understanding of API testing and related tools.
• Proficiency with Command Line Interface (CLI).
• Experience or interest in AI.
• Solid experience with Git for version control and collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to research and synthesize complex technical information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with documentation maintenance and review processes.
• Treating documentation area like a product with user-impact based prioritization.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and edit API docs, developer guides, reference docs, and release notes.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other docs writers to gather information and ensure accuracy.
• Conduct thorough research by interacting with subject matter experts and testing software.
• Test to validate documentation content and accuracy.
• Utilize CLI tools to test and document software features.
• Maintain and update existing documentation, including deprecation of outdated content.
• Implement and improve documentation processes and version control using Git.
• Review docs for technical accuracy and adherence to guidelines.
• Contribute to project management efforts for documentation deliverables.
• Participate in product management discussions to align docs with strategy.
• Own documentation strategy for a product area.

Skills

Technical writing

API documentation

Research & synthesis

Editing & proofreading

Communication

Tools

Git

CLI

API testing tools

Job description

Kong Global Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to create and maintain clear, concise technical documentation for our software products, including API docs and developer guides.

You will collaborate with product managers and engineers, perform thorough research, test content with CLI tools, and own documentation strategy for a product area. The role emphasizes fast-paced collaboration and documentation excellence.