API Developer Portal & Documentation Engineer @ Vertiv
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Job Summary
Vertiv is seeking an API Developer Portal & Documentation Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our centralized API documentation experience. In this role, you will ensure all edge, gateway, and platform APIs are clearly documented, discoverable, and aligned with governance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Portal Design & Deployment: Architect and implement a unified API developer portal using platforms such as SwaggerHub, Redoc, or GitHub Pages.
API Documentation Ownership: Write, maintain, and publish OpenAPI specifications, usage tutorials, onboarding guides, and integration how-tos for both internal and external developers.
Content Governance & Quality Control: Establish and enforce documentation style guides, reusable templates, and governance checklists to maintain consistency and compliance.
Developer Enablement & Tooling: Enable real-time testing via "Try It Out" API consoles, SDK generation, and build sample applications or Postman collections.
Feedback & Iterative Improvement: Engage with developers and internal stakeholders to gather feedback and continuously improve the portal and content.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Technical Communication, or related field.
- 3+ years experience documenting RESTful APIs and managing developer portals.
- Strong experience with OpenAPI/Swagger, Postman, and version control tools such as GitHub.
- Excellent writing and visual communication skills for technical audiences.
- Ability to collaborate closely with engineers to extract and articulate accurate technical details.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with non-REST APIs (GraphQL, gRPC, AsyncAPI).
- Experience managing developer communities and support channels.
- Basic familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for portal customization.
Work Environment & Project Alignment
You will work closely with API architects, integration engineers, and product managers to support a modular, governed, and schema-driven API ecosystem.
About Vertiv
Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Our portfolio includes power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions spanning cloud, edge, and data centers.
Work Authorization
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorship available.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vertiv promotes equal opportunities across all aspects of employment without discrimination. For accessibility assistance during the application process, email help.join@vertiv.com.
Key skills/competency
- API Documentation
- Developer Portal
- OpenAPI
- Swagger
- Postman
- Content Governance
- Technical Writing
- Version Control
- Integration
- Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Vertiv
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight API documentation and portal experience.
- Showcase portfolio: Include samples of API docs and guides.
- Prepare technical details: Emphasize OpenAPI and version control skills.
- Research Vertiv: Understand their core principles, culture, and projects.