Senior Technical Writer

Unisys; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Technical Writer to create developer-facing documentation. You will maintain comprehensive materials, including API references and tutorials, while collaborating closely with engineering teams. The ideal candidate should possess 2–5 years of experience and strong coding skills. Familiarity with XML DITA and tools like Git/GitHub is essential. This role offers an opportunity to leverage AI tools for content creation while ensuring clarity and consistency in technical documentation.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of technical writing experience for developer-facing products or APIs.
• Experience with XML DITA and documentation tools.
• Familiarity with docs-as-code workflows.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain developer-facing documentation for APIs and SDKs.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to clarify technical concepts.
• Ensure documentation is consistent and technically correct through reviews.

Skills

Strong writing and editing skills

Experience with API documentation standards

Communication and collaboration skills

Coding skills (Python or similar)

Tools

Oxygen XML Author

Git/GitHub

Postman

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Writer to join our Information Development team. Our technical writers create developer-facing documentation that guides customers through integrating with our products and services, including clear API references, tutorials, and setup guides.

Key Responsibilities

Create and maintain comprehensive developer‑facing documentation, including API references, SDK guides, and tutorials for integration workflows.

Collaborate with product and engineering teams to understand technical concepts and present them in clear, accurate, and developer‑friendly language.

Ensure all documentation is consistent, aligned with style guidelines, and technically correct through thorough review and editing.

Use coding skills (Python or similar) to automate documentation tasks, generate content from OpenAPI/Swagger files, and manage structured content in XML DITA using Oxygen XML Author.

Implement and maintain docs‑as‑code workflows with Git/GitHub for efficient version control and publishing.

Leverage AI tools (OpenAI, Claude, etc.) for content drafting, style checking, and consistency reviews.

Required Qualifications

2–5 years of technical writing experience, preferably for developer-facing products or APIs.

Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail and clarity.

Experience with XML DITA and Oxygen XML Author.

Familiarity with docs-as-code (Markdown, Git/GitHub).

Knowledge of API documentation standards and tools (OpenAPI/Swagger, Postman).

Interest in and some experience with AI tools for content creation or automation.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

Experience in the payments industry.

Knowledge of AI prompt engineering techniques.