WebAPIs & Developer Documentation Writer (OAuth/JavaScript)
Description:
- We are seeking an experienced Web APIs & Developer Tools Documentation Specialist to join our client's News Customer Solutions division. In this role, you'll help external news publisher developers understand and effectively use web APIs and developer tools.
- This strategic documentation role requires a strong grasp of technical concepts, the ability to translate them for developer audiences, and a passion for making complex systems simple and accessible.
- You'll create impactful documentation that helps media organizations worldwide use modern developer tools to deliver content to their audiences. If you're passionate about APIs, simplifying complex systems, and writing for a global developer audience, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own Technical Documentation Across Three Core Areas:
- Developer Website - External-facing API guides, usage explanations, and best practices.
- Open-Source Demo Application - Interactive examples demonstrating API usage in JavaScript.
- Internal Documentation - Resources for product, engineering, and cross-functional teams.
- Document OAuth Workflows and Web API Integration:Produce clear, accurate documentation for OAuth 2.0 flows (e.g., client credentials, authorization code), token lifecycle, and secure integration patterns tailored for developer audiences.
- Develop JavaScript-Based Code Samples and Guides:Create concise, real-world examples of API consumption, OAuth implementation, error handling, and interactive user flows using JavaScript.
- Write and Structure Content Using Markdown:Use Markdown to develop well-structured, developer-friendly documentation for web-based and code-oriented environments.
- Collaborate Across Functions to Translate Complex Concepts:Work with product managers, engineers, and designers to convert technical specifications, design flows, and product requirements into clear, user-centric documentation.
- Audit and Optimize Content Ecosystem:Review developer portals, internal wikis, help centers, and open-source repositories to identify redundancies, gaps, and inconsistencies.
- Enhance Information Architecture:Identify and implement improvements in content organization and narrative flow to improve discoverability, reuse, and clarity.
- Contribute to Open-Source Documentation:Write inline code comments, onboarding instructions, and reference materials that improve clarity and usability for open-source contributors.
Experience (Required):
- 5+ years of experience creating technical documentation for software products, platforms, and developer audiences, including developer portals, Computer Science course material, and open-source projects.
- 2+ years of experience collaborating closely with software engineers, with a strong technical background or hands-on development experience.
- Proven expertise in documenting web APIs, ideally for public-facing developer portals or open-source projects.
- Solid understanding of modern web-based API usage, including client- and server-side OAuth and API client libraries.
- Familiarity with JavaScript and common API use cases (able to read and interpret code).
- Comfortable writing in Markdown within code-oriented environments.
- Strong grasp of developer experience and technical storytelling.
- Eagerness to learn and document emerging web technologies.
Experience (Preferred):
- Experience with or knowledge of OAuth and authorization standards.
- Background in information architecture, content structuring, or reorganizing large content libraries.
- Publicly available writing samples or contributions to open-source documentation.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
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