API Technical Writer for SaaS Developer Docs

Contiem, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

8 paid holidays

Life event days

401(k) matching

Professional Membership Reimbursement

Job summary

Contiem, Inc. seeks a seasoned Technical Writer with API experience to develop and maintain documentation for clients. You will work across RESTful and GraphQL APIs, collaborating with engineers and SMEs to ensure accuracy and consistency.

The role emphasizes high-quality user guides, onboarding materials, and tutorials, in a fast-paced environment delivering content solutions for diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 5-7 years of technical writing experience focused on API documentation.
• Experience with API formats, schemas, and developer-focused content.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and publish API docs for RESTful and GraphQL services.
• Collaborate with engineers and SMEs to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Create reference guides, developer portals, release notes, and samples.
• Edit AI-generated content for technical accuracy and usability.

Skills

API documentation

Technical writing

MadCap Flare

JSON

Markdown

HTML5

DITA XML

Postman

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical writing, journalism, communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Cloud

Git

Job description

Contiem, Inc. seeks a seasoned Technical Writer with API experience to develop and maintain documentation for clients. You will work across RESTful and GraphQL APIs, collaborating with engineers and SMEs to ensure accuracy and consistency.

The role emphasizes high-quality user guides, onboarding materials, and tutorials, in a fast-paced environment delivering content solutions for diverse industries.