Technical Standards Specialist

Insured Retirement Institute (IRI)

. Create, document, and maintain YAML-based standards, event-based and webhook standards, schemas, configurations, and related technical specifications .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating and maintaining YAML-based standards, technical documentation, and version control processes while effectively communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Skilled in collaborating with stakeholders to ensure clarity, consistency, and usability of technical specifications.

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YAML ExpertiseTechnical Documentation CreationVersion Control ManagementAPI and Webhook KnowledgeStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

YAMLJSONAPIsWebhooksEvent StreamingGitVersion ControlTechnical StandardsSchemasDocumentation Practices

Soft Skills

Strong Editing SkillsProofreading SkillsDiplomatic CommunicationFacilitation SkillsRequirement Gathering

Tools & Technologies

Documentation ToolsVersion-Controlled Documentation

Industry Keywords

Technical SpecificationsStructured DataQuality Control ProcessesStakeholder EngagementUsability Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, document, and maintain YAML-based standards, event-based and webhook standards, schemas, configurations, and related technical specifications
Apply and maintain consistent technical structures, naming conventions, validation requirements, and documentation practices
Review existing standards and identify opportunities to improve consistency, usability, clarity, and scalability
Manage version control and document changes throughout the standards lifecycle
Support technical processes for reviewing, updating, and retiring standards
Create technical documentation, implementation guides, reference materials, FAQs, and other resources
Translate complex technical concepts for technical and non-technical audiences
Gather requirements and understand industry needs with subject-matter experts, members, technology professionals, and stakeholders
Facilitate discussions to clarify technical requirements and resolve differences in interpretation
Communicate technical concepts and proposed standards in meetings, presentations, and written materials
Incorporate stakeholder feedback while maintaining consistency and technical integrity
Support member-facing education and communications related to standards and implementation
Review YAML, webhook, and event-based documentation for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and adherence to standards
Identify ambiguities, inconsistencies, or gaps and work with stakeholders to resolve them
Develop quality-control processes for standards and documentation
Maintain a centralized repository of standards and supporting documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on expertise with YAML, JSON, APIs, webhooks, event streaming, Git/GitHub, or similar version-control environments
Understanding of structured data and schemas
Experience creating or maintaining technical standards, specifications, schemas, or configuration files
Ability to understand technical requirements and translate them into structured documentation
Familiarity with documentation tools and version-controlled documentation
Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Strong editing and proofreading skills
Comfortable working with external technical industry stakeholders
Able to diplomatically challenge inconsistencies or unclear requirements