Hybrid Technical Writer – Contract

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Write and maintain user-facing documentation, including tutorials, API references, and how-to guides.
  • Collaborate with engineers and product managers to ensure accuracy and clarity in all technical content.
  • Apply and uphold standards from the Google Documentation Style Guide and Diátaxis framework.
  • Use GitHub flow and version control best practices to manage documentation updates.
  • Continuously improve structure, navigation, and discoverability across the documentation site.
  • Translate technical details into clear explanations that help engineers onboard quickly and use Sift effectively.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Computer Science, or Engineering.
  • 2+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably in software, developer tools, or technology-driven industries.
  • Experience working with gRPC APIs, including documenting service definitions, message structures, and best practices for client/server integration.
  • Proficiency in Python and familiarity with software development workflows, APIs, and modern engineering tools.
  • Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining documentation such as API references, user manuals, tutorials, and technical specifications.
  • Strong command of documentation and markup tools such as Markdown, Material for MkDocs, FumaDocs, Docusaurus, or Mintlify.
  • Hands-on experience with documentation tools such as Git/GitHub.
  • Deep understanding of documentation frameworks such as the Google Developer Documentation Style Guide and the Diátaxis framework.
  • Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and marketing teams.
  • Strong execution mindset: organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple documentation projects under changing requirements and deadlines.

Job title

Technical Writer – Contract

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$40 - $50 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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