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Senior Technical Writer

Kizen
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$125,000-$145,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • At least 5 years of technical writing experience focused on software or technical platforms
  • Bachelor's degree in Communication, English, Journalism, or Computer Science
  • Proven experience documenting InsurTech or insurance-adjacent SaaS products in a regulated industry
  • Experience writing API and developer documentation for SaaS, platform, or enterprise software products
  • Strong understanding of the OpenAPI Specification
  • Ability to read and validate .yaml and .json specification files
Nice to have
  • Experience documenting HealthTech or FinTech SaaS products in a regulated industry
  • Familiarity with AI-driven or ML-powered SaaS products, including comfort documenting agentic workflows, model outputs, or AI-assisted process automation
  • Familiarity with documentation platforms beyond GitBook
  • UX/UI Writing experience
  • Background working in high-growth SaaS
What the job really is

Kizen is looking for a Senior Technical Writer to create high-quality documentation for their insurance product suite. This role involves collaborating with Product Owners, Engineers, and Solution Architects to translate complex technical concepts into clear documentation, including API guides and developer tutorials. The position requires a strong understanding of the insurance industry and technical writing experience in regulated environments.

Benefits
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Engaging Work Culture
  • Top-Tier Compensation
  • Equity Package
  • Healthcare Coverage
  • Professional Development Stipends
Things to weigh
  • In-office requirement of 4 days a week in Austin, Texas
  • No remote work options for candidates outside the Austin area
  • Portfolio of work samples is mandatory for application
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