Technical Writer Resume Example

How to write a technical writer resume that passes ATS — sample bullets, skills, and mistakes to avoid for India and global roles.

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What recruiters look for

  • Audience: developers, end-users, compliance
  • Tools: Confluence, MadCap, ReadMe, Git
  • Docs tied to product adoption or ticket reduction
  • Samples or portfolio links with text summary

Skills and keywords to include

Align with the job description — these terms are commonly filtered by ATS and hiring managers for technical writer roles:

  • Technical Writing
  • API Documentation
  • Markdown
  • Git
  • Swagger
  • DITA
  • Information Architecture
  • Developer Docs

Sample bullet points

Adapt these achievement-style bullets with your own metrics, employers, and tools:

Authored API reference and quickstart reducing developer onboarding tickets 35% in first quarter post-launch.
Maintained 200+ Markdown pages in docs-as-code repo with CI link checking and versioned releases.
Partnered with engineering on OpenAPI specs for 40 REST endpoints used in SDK generation.

Sample resume outline

Plain-text structure parsers read — also visible in the downloadable sample:

SUMMARY
Technical Writer with 5+ years of experience delivering measurable results in DocuTech and related environments. Skilled in Technical Writing, API Documentation, Markdown, Git, and cross-functional collaboration. Seeking roles in India and globally where technical writing expertise drives business outcomes.

EXPERIENCE
Senior Technical Writer — DocuTech Software
Jan 2020 – Present | Remote / Pune, India
• Authored API reference and quickstart reducing developer onboarding tickets 35% in first quarter post-launch.
• Maintained 200+ Markdown pages in docs-as-code repo with CI link checking and versioned releases.
• Partnered with engineering on OpenAPI specs for 40 REST endpoints used in SDK generation.

Junior Technical Associate — Remote Professional Services
Jun 2017 – Dec 2019 | Remote / Pune, India
• Supported technical writer projects using Technical Writing, API Documentation, Markdown under senior mentorship.
• Contributed to team KPI improvements and documentation standards adopted across the department.

SKILLS
Technical Writing, API Documentation, Markdown, Git, Swagger, DITA, Information Architecture, Developer Docs

EDUCATION
Relevant degree / professional qualification for Technical Writer — accredited institution

CERTIFICATIONS
Industry certification or license applicable to Technical Writer — verify locally

Common ATS mistakes

  • Generic “good communication” without doc types or tools
  • No metrics on ticket reduction or doc coverage
  • PDF portfolio only — add plain-text project list for ATS

Tips for India job applications

  • Prefer DOCX on Indian job boards when the portal allows Word uploads.
  • List skills as comma-separated plain text — avoid skill bars and icon grids.
  • Freshers: lead with Projects and internships before lengthy coursework lists.
  • Paste the JD into the Vurzel checker to close keyword gaps before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Primary programming languages and frameworks named in the job description Format as a single-column Word or PDF with standard headings so Naukri, LinkedIn, and corporate ATS can parse your file.

Mirror the job description. Core keywords recruiters often filter on include: Technical Writing, API Documentation, Markdown, Git. List them in a dedicated Skills section and repeat naturally in experience bullets.

Freshers and early-career devs should aim for one page. Senior engineers with 8+ years may use two pages if every bullet shows scope and metrics.

List what you can discuss in a technical interview. Mirror the JD’s primary stack first, then supporting tools.

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