Network API Developer Advocate (Outreach)

Vonage is a global cloud communications leader that helps businesses accelerate their digital transformation through our fully programmable Unified Communications, Contact Center Applications, and Communications APIs

Job Summary

As a Vonage Network API Developer Advocate, your primary responsibility will be to help developers discover, implement, and succeed with our Network APIs. You will act as the interface between developer communities and the Vonage API product teams to ensure that Vonage continues to build innovative products that provide a great developer experience. You will empower local and international developer communities, demonstrate the benefits of our API functionality, and inspire others to innovate with them. 

About the Role

As a Developer Advocate at Vonage, you'll be at the forefront of innovation in cloud-based communications. Your mission will bridge the gap between Vonage's cutting-edge Network APIs and the global developer community. You'll create engaging content, represent Vonage at tech events, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our developer experience. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, communication skills, and community engagement. If you're passionate about empowering developers, driving innovation, and shaping the future of communication technologies, this role offers an exciting challenge to impact the industry significantly.

Key Responsibilities

• Create developer-focused content that engages, educates, and inspires developers focusing on our Network APIs, e.g., blog posts, tutorials, videos, presentations, live streams, demo apps courses, demo apps, and sample code.
• Attend and speak at events as a representative for our Network APIs (e.g., conferences, meetups, hackathons), online and in person.
• Engage with our in-person and online communities (e.g., Vonage Developer Slack, Reddit) to understand their needs and collect feedback on improving our developer experience.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and other colleagues to improve our developer experience, source great content ideas, and coordinate events.
• Experiment with emerging technologies, languages, and frameworks to find new ways to help developers succeed with our APIs.
• Work with prospective and existing customers, helping them to accelerate the adoption of Vonage’s Network APIs.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications:
• Demonstrable knowledge of communications technologies.
• Experience with writing technical documentation or tutorials for a developer audience
• Experience giving technical talks at meetups or events.
• Demonstrable knowledge of developer communities, events, and thought leaders in the communications space
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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• Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with cloud communication platforms (CPaaS), Network APIs, and Vonage APIs.

What We Offer

• Work Environment: Flexible working hours, remote-first team with opportunities for virtual collaboration.
• Career Development: Opportunities for career progression, training, and attending industry conferences.
• Benefits:
  • Unlimited Discretionary Time Off
  • Private Medical Insurance with the option to add dependents at your own cost
  • Multisport Gym Membership
  • Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program
  • Polish Language Classes for non-native speakers
  • Lunch and Learn Sessions
  • Opportunity to be reimbursed for conferences, trainings, and other events consistent with the area of work aimed at personal development
  • Three Paid Volunteer Days a Year
  • Reimbursement for the costs of prescription glasses
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

Suppose you are passionate about creating engaging content, building strong relationships with the developer community, and showcasing the power of Network APIs. In that case, this role is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team at Vonage and contribute to the growth of our developer-focused initiatives.

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