US Tech Solutions · 5 months ago
WebAPIs & Developer Documentation Writer (OAuth/JavaScript)
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expUS Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. They are seeking an experienced Web APIs & Developer Tools Documentation Specialist to help external news publisher developers understand and effectively use web APIs and developer tools. The role involves creating impactful documentation and collaborating across functions to translate complex concepts for a global developer audience.
Information Technology
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
Qualification
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
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical 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
Company
US Tech Solutions
US Tech Solutions counted among the largest yet the fastest growing staffing firm; all achieved organically.
1001-5000 employees
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