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LanceSoft, Inc.

API Developer

Portland, OR · On-site

Troubleshoot issues and optimize performance for scalability and reliability. • Write clear, comprehensive API documentation using tools like Swagger/OpenAPI specifications and manage developer ...

Futran Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

API management

Developer Portal Configuration, including stylesheets, Interactive API Documentation/Open API Specification, Service Catalog. * Admin Portal: Configure API, Packages, Plans, Filters, Organizations.

Cymertek Corporation

API Developer

Reston, VA · On-site

Responsibilities : • Design and develop RESTful APIs • Implement API security standards • Integrate APIs with third-party services • Maintain API documentation • Perform unit and ...

Cymertek Corporation

API Developer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Responsibilities : • Design and develop RESTful APIs • Implement API security standards • Integrate APIs with third-party services • Maintain API documentation • Perform unit and ...

Tata Consultancy Services

API Designer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking an API Designer responsible for designing, documenting, and evolving robust, scalable, and user-friendly APIs. The role involves collaborating with various teams ...

Hirekeyz Inc

Globality BID- API Developer

Roanoke, TX · On-site

Globality BID- API Developer Location: Roanoke, TX Job Type: Contract Team is looking for a Java ... Writing clean, well-documented code: Ensuring code quality, maintainability, and readability.

Digital Links Inc

API Gateway Engineer

Arlington, VA · Remote

Maintain API documentation, configuration standards, and operational procedures. Proactively monitor API traffic and incidents, ensuring high availability and quick RCA/resolution. Required Skills ...

Cynet Systems

Technical API Writer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$45 - $50/hr

Contract Job Overview: Pay Range: $45hr - $50hr Requirement/Must Have: * 1+ years of API Documentation Expertise. * 1+ years of Technical Writing. * 1+ years of Developer-Focused Content.

Coinstar

Manager, API Development

$206K/yr

This role involves overseeing the development, maintenance, and documentation of APIs, ensuring they meet the needs of the business. The API Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams ...

360 IT Professionals

Java API Developer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$59.75 - $77.25/hr

... and other API documentation. Develop automated acceptance and unit test for the agile team Work with Jenkins and CI tools to automate dev, build, deployment and testing Delivers APIs within an ...

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How much do api documentation jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for api documentation in the United States is $35.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $50.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals working in API Documentation?

Professionals working in API Documentation often navigate challenges such as translating complex technical specifications into clear, accessible content for different audiences. They may need to work closely with software engineers to keep pace with evolving APIs, ensuring documentation stays up-to-date as products change. Effective API Documentation specialists regularly balance thoroughness with conciseness, making judgment calls about how much detail to include. This role can require frequent cross-team collaboration and may involve managing multiple projects with tight deadlines, but it is highly rewarding for those who enjoy enabling developer success and improving user experiences.

What is an API Documentation job?

An API Documentation job involves creating, maintaining, and improving documentation for Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). API documentation helps developers understand how to use an API, including endpoints, request/response formats, authentication methods, and examples. Professionals in this role work closely with developers and technical writers to ensure accuracy and clarity. Strong writing skills, technical knowledge, and familiarity with API tools like Swagger, Postman, or OpenAPI are often required.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Api Documentation position, and why are they important?

To excel in API Documentation, strong technical writing skills, an understanding of software development concepts, and proficiency in reading and interpreting code are generally required, often supported by a degree in technical communication or computer science. Familiarity with documentation tools such as Swagger, Postman, Markdown, and version control systems like Git is highly beneficial. Detail orientation, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams are important soft skills. These qualifications are vital to ensure clear, user-friendly, and accurate API documentation that meets the needs of both developers and stakeholders.

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Infographic showing various Api Documentation job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 89% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,847 per year, or $36 per hour.

Technical Writer - API Documentation

Dreamztech

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Company Description
As the first consumer of newer capabilities of our API platforms, you will be required to not only document these API's, but also critically assess their functionality on offer and recommend changes that will help make the end developer's life easier and more productive. You will also have the opportunity to develop code occasionally and expect candidates to have a sufficient comfort level with source code to satisfy the API consumer's needs.
Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Write API documentation for API users, such as API reference docs and developer guides. Keep emphasis on documentation that is technically accurate and brings clarity for even complex processes.
  • Review documents written by developers / PMs for a particular API and suggest changes / seek clarity to externalize the same documents.
  • Supplement developer documentation with relevant sample code to reduce grounds-up efforts of external developers.
  • Develop and use all types of content types (workflows / process schematics / instructional videos / developer consoles) to simplify the user's understanding of the Open API's.
  • Be the first to respond to developer queries on API forums and put effort to resolve the issue yourself, without needing to check with the core development organization.
  • Use your extensive knowledge of the needs of developers and pass this feedback internally to develop the next set of Open API's.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor degree in computer science, technical writing, core sciences or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 6+ years' experience in technical documentation, and / or developer outreach / technology partner management roles.
  • Knowledge of tools such as Jekyll, Wordpress, Adobe Framemaker, Oxygen XML author, Lucid Chart, Visio is a must.
  • Experience using Git to manage asynchronous collaboration across large teams
  • Experience with authoring documentation in Markdown is core.
  • Familiarity with API documentation tools such as Swagger
  • Knowledge of REST APIs is a must.
  • Experience with programming to enable sample code will require experience, especially around core web technologies such as Python / Javascript / JSON / HTML required. Knowledge of data analytics and big data technologies is a plus.
  • Demonstrate experience in writing and proofreading of content, especially technology related content.
  • Great communication skills and ability to work well with others.
  • Ability to organize and create multimedia content to explain use cases and process flows.
  • Ability to handle stressful, time critical projects and deliver great user outcomes.

Qualifications
Bachelor Degree
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