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- Lagos, Nigeria
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Job Summary
We are looking for a Technical Writer who is also a software developer, with proven and verifiable work experienceto join our team.
The ideal candidate must be able to read, understands, and where necessary, write and test code so that documentation is accurate, practical, and developer-friendly.
Responsibilities
Write, edit, and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation for developers, integrator, and end users.
Produce and maintain API documentation, including endpoints, authentication flows, request/response examples, error codes, SDK usage.
Create developer tutorials, quick-start guides, how-to articles, and conceptual documentation.
Read and understand source code, pull requests, and technical specifications to ensure documentation matches actual product behavior.
Write and test code samples in one or more programming languages.
Validate documentation by running examples, testing API calls, and verifying setup instructions.
Collaborate with software engineers, product managers, QA, and support teams to gather information and review content.
Maintain documentation style guides, templates, and information architecture.
Review and improve existing documentation for clarity, consistency, and completeness.
Ensure documentation is accessible, searchable, and easy to maintain.
Requirements:
Strong software development background- practical, hands-on experience writing and shipping code.
Proven and verifiable work experienceas a technical writer, developer documentation specialist, or similar role.
Verifiable software development experience- e.g., verifiable employment history, public repositories, shipped products, or professional references.
MUST have practical experience writing and understanding code.
Proven experience as a technical writer, developer documentation specialist, or similar role.
Prior experience in a SaaS, Fintech, developer tools, or infrastructure company.
Ability to read and understand code in at least two programming languages.
Experience documenting APIs, SDKs, or developer-facing products.
Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and front-end concepts.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to different audiences.
Strong attention to details and ability to work remotely.
Willingness to provide references and evidence of past work for verification.
Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: cvs@odixcityconsulting.com.ng using the job title as the subject of the email.
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