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Technical Writer
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Technical Writer in Canada, remote or hybrid in Vancouver. Contract through the end of January, with potential for extension. 40 hours per week.
External source - not verified15 hours agoOpen until: Jan 25, 2027
Salary
Not provided
Location
Vancouver, Canada
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Not provided
Technical Writer
Vancouver, Canada
Job description
Tasks
- Develop and enhance API references, SDK guides, integration tutorials, and configuration instructions.
- Create technical architecture diagrams and integration workflows.
- Collaborate with Product Managers and Software Engineers to understand product functionality and technical requirements.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, customer-focused documentation.
- Test and validate APIs using Postman, API playgrounds, and similar tools.
- Develop practical examples, including API requests and responses, JSON payloads, code snippets, and configuration scenarios.
- Review existing documentation, identify gaps, and establish scalable documentation standards and workflows.
- Work with platforms such as ReadMe and Swagger/OpenAPI to improve developer documentation.
- Support technical documentation for customer onboarding, implementation, and enterprise sales processes.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in technical writing, developer documentation, or a related technical role.
- Strong experience documenting REST APIs, SDKs, software integrations, and technical architecture.
- Familiarity with API documentation platforms such as ReadMe, Swagger/OpenAPI, or similar tools.
- Working knowledge of JSON, XML, Markdown, API requests/responses, and software development concepts.
- Hands-on experience testing APIs using Postman or similar tools.
Schedule
- ASAP start date
- Through the end of January, with potential for extension
- 40 hours per week
Location
- Remote-Canada wide or (Hybrid in Vancouver preferred)