• rootsquare

API Technical Writer

Jobs Description

Experience: 9–12 Years
Engagement Mode: Remote
Timezone: United States (Overlap with EST & PST Required)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior API Technical Writer with strong expertise in documenting both existing and newly developed APIs. The ideal candidate will play a key role in enhancing developer-facing documentation while supporting SOC 2 compliance initiatives. This position requires close collaboration with Engineering, Product, and Security teams, with partial overlap required with US time zones (EST and PST).


Key Responsibilities:

  • Create, update, and maintain clear, structured, and accurate API documentation for internal and external developers

  • Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Security teams to document new APIs, enhancements, and system changes

  • Review and refine existing API documentation to improve clarity, consistency, and usability

  • Support SOC 2 implementation by documenting processes, technical workflows, and security controls

  • Ensure documentation aligns with compliance and audit requirements

  • Work effectively with distributed global teams, ensuring availability during US timezone overlap


Required Skills:

  • 9–12 years of experience in technical documentation, with strong focus on API documentation

  • Proven experience documenting REST APIs including endpoints, request/response schemas, authentication methods, and error handling

  • Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and well-structured documentation

  • Experience working closely with Engineering and Security teams

  • Familiarity with compliance-driven documentation processes (SOC 2 knowledge preferred)


Preferred (Bonus) Skills:

  • Experience with API documentation tools such as Swagger, OpenAPI, Postman, or similar platforms

  • Prior experience supporting SOC 2 or other compliance initiatives

  • Comfortable working across multiple time zones with distributed teams


Note:

  • Strong API documentation experience is mandatory

  • US timezone overlap is required

Offered Salary

₹ 50-60 KPM

Job Details

  • 9–12 Years years of experience
  • 1 Openings
  • 50-60 KPM
  • Remote

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