Crossing Hurdles ยท 3 hours ago
Software Technical Writers | $80/hr Remote
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid Level
$50/hr - $80/hrCrossing Hurdles is a company looking for a Software Technical Writer. The role involves creating and maintaining technical documentation for software products, ensuring clarity and usability for developers.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Import and validate OpenAPI specifications; ensure syntax and schema completeness
Write human-readable descriptions for endpoints, parameters, requests, and responses
Create realistic usage examples and annotate rate limits, pagination, and authentication behavior
Generate and deploy HTML reference documentation using static site generators (e.g., Docusaurus, MkDocs)
Review and categorize release changes from Git logs and issue trackers into user-friendly notes
Test and verify code samples, markdown syntax, and internal/external links in documentation pull requests
Troubleshoot and resolve documentation build failures via CI/CD pipelines and local environment testing
Update knowledge base articles for accuracy following product updates
Qualification
Required
Strong years of experience in technical writing or developer documentation roles
Strong proficiency with OpenAPI/Swagger, Markdown, and static site generators
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD workflows, and link-checking tools
Experience documenting SDKs, APIs, CLI tools, or developer-facing UIs
Strong attention to detail and technical writing clarity
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Company
Crossing Hurdles
At Crossing Hurdles, we specialise in customised recruitment and staffing solutions designed to drive success for businesses and professionals.
Founded in 2022
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase