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)

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