Technical Writer (API Documentation)

Technical Writer (API Documentation)

Location: Seattle, WA / New York, NY

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Team: Delivery Integration, Partner Engineering

About the Role

Looking for a Technical Writer to own and manage developer-facing documentation for Delivery Integration APIs. You’ll work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Business teams to create clear, accurate, and self-service API documentation for external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain API documentation, integration guides, quick-starts, webhooks, and code samples.
• Translate API specs (OpenAPI/Swagger, REST APIs, protobuf/IDLs) into clear, developer-friendly content.
• Manage documentation lifecycle, versioning, release notes, and changelogs.
• Document authentication and onboarding workflows (OAuth, credentials setup, etc.).
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, BD, Sales, and Operations teams to improve developer experience.
• Maintain docs-as-code workflows using Markdown, Git, and developer portals.

Required Skills

✅ 3-5 years of Technical Writing experience

✅ At least 2 years focused on API/Developer Documentation

✅ Strong understanding of OpenAPI/Swagger, REST APIs, and API specifications

✅ Experience independently owning documentation projects from planning to publishing

✅ Familiarity with Markdown, Git, and docs-as-code workflows

✅ Ability to collaborate with Engineers, PMs, and business stakeholders

Nice to Have

⭐ Experience with Marketplace, Delivery, Fintech, or Partner Integration APIs

⭐ Knowledge of Protobuf or Thrift IDL

⭐ Experience documenting OAuth, Webhooks, and Partner Onboarding APIs

⭐ Exposure to regional/tiered partner documentation programs