Technical Writer Job at BlackRock Investments (Edinburgh)

Technical Writer

BlackRock Investments

Location:
United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Technical Writer – APIs & Event Streaming (Aladdin Studio). Aladdin Studio is transforming how developers and data engineers interact with the Aladdin ecosystem — enabling teams to build, integrate, and extend the Aladdin platform through open APIs and event-driven workflows. We’re seeking an experienced Technical Writer with a strong background in API documentation, event streaming, and developer experience to help define and deliver world-class documentation for the Aladdin Studio developer platform. You’ll play a pivotal role in helping developers and integration partners understand how to connect to Aladdin’s services, leverage streaming data, and build innovative applications on top of our platform.

Job Responsibility:

Develop and maintain clear, accurate, and engaging documentation for Aladdin Studio’s APIs, SDKs, and event streaming interfaces
Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and developer experience teams to translate complex technical concepts into approachable guides, tutorials, and reference materials
Document event-driven workflows, including streaming APIs, webhook subscriptions, and real-time data integration patterns
Design and implement content structures that scale across multiple APIs, microservices, and event channels within Aladdin Studio
Contribute to tooling and automation, using OpenAPI/AsyncAPI specs and CI/CD pipelines to generate and version developer documentation
Partner with Studio Product Marketing and Solution Architecture team to create onboarding materials, sample code, and “getting started” experiences for external and internal developers
Continuously improve the discoverability and usability of content within the Aladdin Studio Developer Portal
Champion documentation standards across the Aladdin Product Group, ensuring consistency, clarity, and technical accuracy

Requirements:

4+ years of experience as a Technical Writer, Developer Advocate, or Software Engineer focused on APIs or event-driven systems
Deep understanding of RESTful and event-streaming architectures (Real-time distributed event streaming platform, Kinesis, or similar)
Proven experience writing API and developer documentation using OpenAPI/Swagger or AsyncAPI specifications
Hands-on familiarity with developer tooling such as Git, Postman, Redocly, or similar platforms
Strong grasp of cloud-based integration concepts, including authentication, webhooks, and event publishing/subscription models
Excellent written communication skills and ability to translate complex systems into developer-friendly content
Proficiency in Markdown, YAML, and basic scripting (Python, JavaScript, or similar)

Nice to have:

Experience working within a financial technology or enterprise SaaS environment
Knowledge of data integration, analytics, or asset and risk management workflows within Aladdin or similar ecosystems
Understanding streaming data pipelines and real-time analytics
Familiarity with API lifecycle management, and continuous documentation delivery
Background in computer science, information systems, or related technical field

What we offer:

retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future
access to education reimbursement
comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being
family support programs
Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Expiration:
February 23, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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