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LanceSoft Inc

Technical Writer

Albany, NY · On-site

As a Senior Software Technical Writer, you will write, revise, and edit content for our CIMPLICITY 9.5 automation software product release. This includes video, webhelp, and online content for our ...

Collabera

Technical writer

Eagan, MN

We are looking for a freelance/contractor Technical Writer to produce high-quality documentation ... software development Additional Information To apply for this position please send your resume to:

NAVA Software Solutions

Technical Writer

Houston, TX · On-site

NAVA Software solutions is looking for a Technical Writer Details: Technical Writer Location: Houston, TX - Hybrid Duration: 12 months Description: * At least 5+ yrs experience in IT Technical ...

TekWissen LLC

Technical Writer - Software

Lutz, FL · On-site

$27/hr

Technical Writer - Software Location: Lutz,Florida,33558 Duration: 6 Months Job Type: Contract Work Type: Onsite Objectives of this role: Develop comprehensive documentation that meets organizational ...

Foundation Software

Technical Writer

Strongsville, OH · On-site

Position SummaryAs a Technical Writer, you will create and maintain user documentation, including ... Prepare /maintain software documentation for users for all formats, including on-line help. Prepare ...

Foundation Software

Technical Writer

Strongsville, OH · On-site

Position Summary As a Technical Writer, you will create and maintain user documentation, including ... Prepare /maintain software documentation for users for all formats, including on-line help.

Collabera

Technical Writer

Barrington, IL · On-site

Responsibilities : • The Technical Writer creates software product and service documentation for end users and service engineers. • Develop and manage all documentations requirements. • Review ...

Stem Xpert

Technical Writer

Malvern, PA · On-site

Technical Writer Location : Malvern, PA. Duration : Long Term Technical writing experience ... Enterprise class servers or large-scale computer systems and software - Prefer Unisys ClearPath and ...

Gromelski & Associates

Technical Writer

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$70K - $115K/yr

Software Development and Testing; System Integration, Testing and Evaluation; Lab Management and ... Technical Writer Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical ...

VTG

Technical Writer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$120K - $125K/yr

This position requires strong writing, editing, organizational, and document management skills ... Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation supporting software systems, engineering ...

Collabera

Technical Writer

Barrington, IL

The Technical Writer creates software product and service documentation for end users and service engineers. Develop and manage all documentations requirements. Review, edit and test documentation ...

Konik

Technical Writer

Minneapolis, MN

$75K - $100K/yr

Manage document updates related to product changes, software releases, equipment upgrades, and ... Technical Writer Qualifications * 2+ years of experience creating technical documentation, manuals ...

Trax USA Corp.

Technical Writer

Coral Gables, FL

Description TRAX USA Corp., a global leader in aviation maintenance software, seeks a Technical Writer to join the Technical Writing team. Technical Writers are responsible for providing effective ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance software technical writer in the United States is $38.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $47.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Software Technical Writer vs Freelance Software Developer?

AspectFreelance Software Technical WriterFreelance Software Developer
CredentialsTechnical writing experience, familiarity with software products, strong writing skillsProgramming skills, coding experience, knowledge of software development
Work EnvironmentRemote, client sites, or hybrid; project-basedRemote or on-site; project-based or ongoing
Industry UsageTech companies, software firms, consulting agenciesTech companies, startups, software firms
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding technical writing roles, freelance opportunities, skill requirementsSoftware development projects, freelance coding jobs, technical skills needed

Freelance Software Technical Writers focus on creating clear documentation and user guides for software products, requiring strong writing skills and technical understanding. Freelance Software Developers build and customize software applications, requiring programming expertise. Both roles are often remote and project-based, but they serve different functions within the tech industry.

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Software Technical Writer - API

Stefanini Group

Greensboro, NC • On-site

$55 - $63/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Details:
Stefanini Group is hiring!
Stefanini is looking for a Software Technical Writer - API in Greensboro, NC (Onsite)
For quick apply, please reach out to Allan Angeles
Call: 248 936 0633 / Email: Allan.Angeles@stefanini.com
Work Location:7900 National Service Road Greensboro, NC 27409
Description:
  • The primary objective is to produce high-quality API documentation that explains how our portfolio of commercial, retail and compliance work, the business processes they support, and why/how they can be used. Deliverables include reference documentation, tutorials, instructions, and adoption-focused guidance for internal and external audiences.
  • The writer is expected to independently identify, build, and continuously prioritize a backlog of documentation and text improvements across the API portfolios, proactively addressing gaps, inconsistencies, outdated content, and opportunities to improve clarity, accuracy, structure, and usability, and drive updates through to publication.
  • The API Technical Writer will work closely with internal product experts (e.g., service owners, developers and solution experts) to learn and validate technical details, workflows, and documentation requirements.
  • The API Technical Writer will also partner closely with marketing copywriters to develop technically focused sales collateral (e.g., solution briefs and web-ready copy), ensuring messaging is accurate, technically credible, aligned with go-to-market positioning, and clear for the intended audience.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Own an improvement roadmap for API documentation: independently assess current content, build and prioritize a backlog, and plan delivery (timelines, deadlines, and review cycles).
  • Gather requirements and insights by interviewing other team experts and internal stakeholders; incorporate feedback and tailor content (tone, structure, terminology) for target audiences to ensure understanding.
  • Create and maintain API reference documentation (endpoints, functions, parameters, sample code, error messages) and explain how APIs interact with applications and business processes, including recommended usage patterns.
  • Develop tutorials and adoption assets across formats (documents, eLearning, video scripts/storyboards) and produce business cases/use-case narratives showing effective API usage and value.
  • Write and maintain general developer-portal content beyond API reference docs e.g., Getting Started/onboarding guides, authentication and credential setup, FAQs/troubleshooting, release notes/updates etc.
  • Produce or coordinate diagrams and other visual aids (directly or with designers) to clarify products, processes, and integrations.
  • Partner with solution experts to validate technical accuracy and collaborate with marketing teams to create technically credible sales collateral aligned to go-to-market messaging and ongoing initiatives.

Job Requirements
Details:
Requirements:
  • 2-5 years of proven API Technical Writer experience who is fluent in formal, technical English.

Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market.
Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.
About Stefanini Group
The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore, and nearshore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are a CMM Level 5 company.
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$ 55.00 - $ 63.00

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