API Technical Writer
API Technical Writer
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Want to be on a team that full of results-driven individuals who are constantly seeking to innovate Want to make an impact
Were looking for a self-starting detail-oriented Senior Technical Writer specializing in APIs to join our documentation team creating content that will give developers the information they need to be successful in real time. You will be responsible for creating and editing API documentation and technical enablement content such as developer guides SDKs client libraries example applications code snippets videos and other resources. You will be responsible for making sure the content we produce follows SailPoints strategy style and architecture.
Responsibilities:
Create and edit technical documentation for SailPoints APIs client libraries and SDKs.
Lead and mentor developer advocates and cross-functional contributors to produce high-quality documentation
Create and describe sample code and applications to demonstrate various use cases for SailPoints APIs
Work closely with Product Managers to identify and scope documentation needs for new product features
Collaborate with Engineers to ensure an accurate understanding of how the product works and reflect that understanding in our documentation
Solicit stakeholder reviews and perform peer reviews of content produced by others
Verify accuracy of documentation prior to publishing and edit existing documentation.
Understand our audiences various degrees of technical knowledge and ensure our documentation can meet everyones needs
Requirements:
5 years of professional writing experience preferably in the IT or cybersecurity sector backed by a degree in English technical communications computer science or a related field
In-depth knowledge of JSON Git and Open API specs
Experience with Markdown or MDX
Experience with software development and a variety of APIs
Excellent collaboration and communication skills both verbal and written
Proven ability to research unfamiliar subject matters and experiment with early prototypes
Ability to work in a dynamic continuous delivery deployment environment
Preferred Skills & Experience:
Identity and Access Management (IAM) or security experience
Direct experience engaging with external developers (e.g. through open-source projects working in Developer Relations conducting API user research or similar)
Experience guiding users through the process of integrating systems using config files REST APIs and mapping attributes
Ability to plan and structure documentation with a user-centric approach that focuses on what the customer needs not what the system does
Familiarity with content strategy and information architecture
Comfortable working asynchronously with remote teams across multiple time zones
Experience designing APIs
SailPoint is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.
Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact or mail to 11120 Four Points Dr Suite 100 Austin TX 78726 to discuss reasonable accommodations. NOTE: Any unsolicited resumes sent by candidates or agencies to this email will not be considered for current openings at SailPoint.
Employment Type
Full-Time
